Law & Society

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.

Armenia’s state-funded housing program is transforming border settlements, providing thousands of families with new homes while boosting local economies. With strong demand leading to expansion, the initiative is revitalizing rural communities, increasing property values, and encouraging both local and displaced residents to settle and thrive.

Yerevan's ongoing transportation reform, launched in 2017, highlights the lack of strategic planning, leadership and accountability. Without a comprehensive approach, clear oversight and implementation, any reform process will not fulfill its intended goal: to benefit the public.

Armenia faces mounting water security challenges as climate change intensifies floods and droughts. Reservoirs can play a pivotal role in managing these risks, ensuring water availability and supporting sustainable development through improved storage, infrastructure, and strategic planning initiatives. Hranoush Dermoyan explains.

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.

A new Draft Law on Higher Education and Science has ignited public debate in Armenia. While introducing necessary reforms, experts fear certain amendments could threaten the core principles of the higher education system, including academic autonomy, regional equity and free competition.

Armenia faces growing challenges in managing its water resources. Lake Sevan, a crucial water source, is being overused for irrigation, raising concerns about long-term sustainability. Mariam Tashchyan explores the factors behind Armenia’s water crisis.

In recent years, there has been an unprecedented increase in the number of asylum seekers in Armenia. Arshaluys Barseghyan looks into what accounts for this trend, which countries Armenia receives the most applications from, and how many are accepted.

Armenian schools face a severe water and sanitation crisis, worsened by a rising number of refugees. Joya Lahoud examines the impact on health, educational equality, rights, and inclusivity, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive solutions and improved infrastructure.

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.