Inmates in Armenia’s penitentiary system describe a pattern of medical neglect, medication shortages and systemic delays. Astghik Karapetyan investigates the failures of prison healthcare, based on firsthand accounts and reports, and the government’s reluctance to respond publicly.

While some efforts have been made to improve conditions for inmates with disabilities, accessibility measures in Armenia’s penitentiary institutions remain piecemeal. Most facilities are still ill-equipped to accommodate people with mobility issues, creating daily challenges for those behind bars.

In Armenia’s prisons, work and education offer rare paths to purpose, income and potential early release. Astghik Karapetyan explores how inmates, including those serving life sentences, are learning trades, earning degrees and pushing for systemic change.

Exploring the lives of incarcerated mothers at Armenia's Abovyan Penitentiary, Astghik Karapetyan delves into the challenges of raising children in confinement, the impact on maternal bonds, and the institutional efforts to balance rehabilitation with the children’s best interests.

Astghik Karapetyan addresses the process being implemented to ensure the continuity of judicial reforms, scrutinizing the implications of revamped qualifications for judges and examining challenges surrounding judicial conduct.

As of February 1, all procedural documentation in new civil cases will be required to be submitted electronically. Astghik Karapetyan discusses the goals, challenges and opportunities presented by the electronic judicial system.

Although the new Code of Criminal Procedure has been in effect for over a year and new precautionary measures have been introduced, pretrial detention still remains prevalent in Armenia. Astghik Karapetyan examines why courts hesitate to apply other methods.

Mellisa, a six-year-old from the village of Harav in besieged Artsakh, should have started first grade this year. However, she will not be attending school, and neither will her four older siblings.

Amendments to Armenia’s Labor Code regarding the prohibition of sexual harassment in the workplace, vacation time, internships, employment of minors, and other issues will soon come into effect.

The National Assembly has presented a new legislative regulation aimed at preventing domestic violence. Astghik Karapetyan examines to what extent it can achieve its goals.