Concluding observations on the combined fifth and sixth periodic reports of Armenia
A comprehensive analysis of the state of child rights in Armenia
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Highlights
The concluding observations is a public and official document of the United Nations that the Treaty Bodies, including the Committee on the Rights of the Child, produce at the end of every session for every State under review. With the concluding observations, the Committee on the Rights of the Child assesses the State’s human rights record and recommends measures for enhanced implementation of the rights in question.
The concluding observations on the combined fifth and sixth periodic reports of Armenia indicate the progress achieved by the country, the Committee’s main areas of concern and recommendations to the Republic of Armenia to improve the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and its Optional Protocols, as well as the date for the submission of the next State report.
As such, it provides a roadmap for Armenia to strengthen its commitment to the Convention on the Rights of the Child in the next five years. It can also be used as an advocacy tool by civil society organizations, human rights defenders and young people to put certain issues on public or state agenda and start a dialogue on the implementation of certain measures.
Download the report to examine the Committee’s recommendations to Armenia to take urgent measures with regard to: children deprived of a family environment (paragraph 27); children with disabilities (paragraph 30); standard of living (paragraph 35); aims and coverage of education (paragraph 38); and economic exploitation, including child labour (paragraph 43).
These concluding observations were adopted by the Committee on 13 September 2024 after its meetings on Armenia, held on 4 and 5 September 2024. They are based on a broad consultation and constructive engagement with the Armenian Government, specialized civil society organizations, as well as adolescents.
