Law & Society

Most settlements in Armenia lack proper sewerage systems. Even when such systems exist, the scarcity of sewage treatment plants leads to untreated waste being dumped into water resources.

Urgent problems in residential care institutions, including sexual violence, neglect, poor hygienic conditions, and other violations of human rights, require solutions. But is the state taking action to solve these issues? Sona Martirosyan investigates.

E-scooters first appeared in the streets of Yerevan in 2021. With heavy traffic in the city center, they have become an ideal mode of transportation for short-distance commutes, however, not everyone agrees.

Access to quality healthcare is a fundamental human right, but remains an unattainable luxury for many in Armenia. As a result, some families find themselves in poverty because of the exorbitant costs of health treatments.

The draft law proposing the inclusion of women in mandatory military service on a voluntary basis is generating much discussion in Armenia. Where and how will women serve? What dangers and problems may arise?

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.

Authorities have imposed new restrictions and tightened regulations on keeping state information secret. Experts argue that if the current government has made democracy its brand, then it should proceed with caution when imposing such restrictions.

A new government bill sets out to reform the existing system of managing residential apartment buildings in Armenia. Arpine Simonyan explains what the changes imply and how they will be implemented.

Starting on January 1, 2023, healthcare workers in Armenia must receive certification to continue working in the field. Astghik Karapetyan looks at the process and gaps in the system that need to be addressed.