"On
November 15, the Government adopted a decision 'On the Repossession and
Consolidation of Real Estate,' which stipulates that the real estate located at
5 Moskovyan Street in Yerevan will be allocated to the Office of the Human
Rights Defender."
The
mentioned decision is of great importance, as it marks the first step in
addressing the long-standing issue of ensuring the necessary building
conditions for the proper functioning of the Human Rights Defender’s Office.
At
the same time, it is important that, following the decision on the allocation
of the building, the process of preparing the building for operation, including
renovations, begins.
The
insufficient space and infrastructure of the administrative building of the
Human Rights Defender’s Office create practical difficulties in terms of the
effective functioning of the institution.
This
specifically refers to the need to properly organize the process of improving
the working conditions of the Office and recruiting staff, as well as ensuring
the proper and confidential conduct of private interviews with individuals who
have submitted applications and complaints to the Defender. It also involves
ensuring the accessibility of the building for persons with disabilities and
providing for the organization of events in the Office building with the
participation of the latter.
Moreover,
the issue of ensuring the necessary and sufficient building conditions for the
Human Rights Defender’s Office follows from international standards. The UN
Principles relating to the Status of National Human Rights Institutions (Paris
Principles) stipulate that a national human rights institution should have an
infrastructure capable of ensuring the smooth implementation of the
institution's activities, with adequate funding.
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