Law & Society

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.

Armenia has pledged to expand forest coverage as part of its climate change mitigation efforts, echoing concerns that forests are the most endangered ecosystem in the country. By ratifying the Paris Agreement in 2017, it committed to increase forested areas. Gayane Mkrtchyan looks at the challenges and opportunities.

Armenia's justice system is striving to transition from traditional punitive practices to rehabilitation, a shift exemplified by the introduction of the probation service. Lilit Avagyan looks at the issues addressed by this service, its functions, and the beneficiaries it serves.

Hazardous chemical substances in Armenia have been improperly managed and unsafely stored for decades. Former factories, now abandoned, still hold significant quantities of these hazardous substances. Mariam Tashchyan looks at the challenges of safely managing toxic waste and examines the government's responsibilities.

Although the use of car seats is mandatory in Armenia, it is not being implemented and road police are not addressing the issue. Margarita Ghazaryan addresses the Armenian experience of ensuring the safety of children.

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.