Activists demand the adoption of a new law on domestic violence. (Photo: Photolure) Armenia: Campaigners Push On for Domestic Violence Law Few survivors speak out and convictions for such abuses are rare. 8 Mar 16
Armenian parliamentarian Edmon Marukyan. (Photo from E. Marukyan's official web page) Low Earners Face Tax Squeeze in Armenia Government hopes that devolving revenue collection will help curb tax evasion. It may, but only among the poor. 28 Nov 15
Lusine Sahakyan, a lawyer who represents torture victims in Armenia. (Photo: Media Centre, Yerevan) Armenia to Tackle Police Torture Human rights defenders sceptical that laws alone will change practice of coercing suspects to confess. 25 Mar 15
Nubarashen prison in Yerevan, December 2012. (Photo: Karine Ionesyan) Probation System Seen as Major Step Forward in Armenia New agency will focus on rehabilitating offenders rather than simply locking them away in overcrowded jails. 16 Dec 14