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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE ARMENIAN LAWYERS\u2019 ASSOCIATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dear colleagues, like-minded partners, and friends,<\/p>\n

I am pleased to present the 2025 Annual Report of the Armenian Lawyers\u2019 Association (ALA) (hereinafter referred to as the ALA), which reflects the work carried out by the organization throughout the year, the results achieved, and its continued commitment to strengthening the rule of law, advancing justice, and promoting the principles of good governance.<\/p>\n

In 2025, the ALA continued its activities, focusing on the development and improvement of public policies, the protection of human rights, initiatives aimed at protecting the rights of persons forcibly displaced from Artsakh and providing them with support, anti-corruption policy, and improvements to the judicial system. The application of professional expertise, cooperation with public authorities and civil society organizations, and the development of ties with international partners played an important role in this work.<\/p>\n

For the ALA, transparency and accountability are not merely principles guiding its activities; they are also essential expressions of its responsibility to the public. Accordingly, this report presents not only the programs and initiatives implemented, but also the organization\u2019s contribution to addressing issues of public importance and advancing institutional reforms.<\/p>\n

Building on the experience accumulated since 1995, its professional capacity, and its partnerships, the ALA will continue its consistent efforts to establish a fairer, more accountable, and more effective system of governance. I am confident that, through joint efforts, professional commitment, and cooperation, it is possible to advance solutions that serve the public interest and contribute to strengthening the rule of law in Armenia.<\/p>\n

I would like to thank our partners, supporters, and all individuals and organizations whose participation and cooperation have contributed to our work.<\/p>\n

INTRODUCTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Armenian Lawyers\u2019 Association (ALA) is a non-governmental organization established in Yerevan in 1995. Over more than three decades of activity, the organization has developed professional expertise and established partnerships, consistently contributing to strengthening the rule of law in Armenia, combating corruption, protecting human rights, and improving the justice system.<\/p>\n

The ALA\u2019s main areas of activity include corruption prevention and combating corruption; the protection of human rights, including the rights of persons forcibly displaced from Artsakh, socially vulnerable groups, and women; the promotion of justice sector reforms; the professional development of lawyers and young specialists; and raising public legal awareness.<\/p>\n

The organization recognizes the importance of digital tools and new technologies in improving the effectiveness of its activities, expanding access to information, and strengthening public awareness. Within this approach, the ALA continues to use electronic platforms across its various areas of work to disseminate information, raise awareness among citizens and stakeholders, and improve access to opportunities for rights protection, education, and public participation.<\/p>\n

Electronic Platforms and Digital Tools Operated by the ALA<\/strong><\/p>\n

– ALA\u2019s official trilingual website: https:\/\/armla.am<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The website presents the organization\u2019s activities, ongoing programs, initiatives, publications, and achievements, ensuring access to information in Armenian, English, and Russian.<\/p>\n

– Official website of the CSO Anti-Corruption Coalition of Armenia: https:\/\/aac.am<\/a><\/p>\n

The website presents and publicizes the Coalition\u2019s activities, initiatives, and results, contributing to the visibility of civil society efforts in the field of anti-corruption.<\/p>\n

– Business Sector Whistleblowing Platform: https:\/\/bizprotect.am<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The platform enables business representatives to submit reports concerning issues in the areas of taxation, customs, free economic competition, licensing, permits, and public procurement.<\/p>\n

– Civil Society Whistleblowing Platform: https:\/\/haytnir.am<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The platform enables citizens to submit reports anonymously or under their own identities regarding instances of corruption and other legal violations.<\/p>\n

– Budget Knowledge Exchange and Learning Platform: https:\/\/budgets.am<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Established within the framework of the Budgets for Citizens project, the platform promotes access to information on budget processes, the dissemination of accessible budget-related knowledge, and public participation.<\/p>\n

– E-learning Platform: https:\/\/elearning.armla.am<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The platform provides opportunities for online learning, the study of educational materials, and the assessment of acquired knowledge, contributing to the development of professional capacities.<\/p>\n

– Platform for the Protection of the Rights of Persons Forcibly Displaced from Artsakh: https:\/\/armrights.am<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The platform aims to protect the rights of persons forcibly displaced from Artsakh and support their integration in Armenia by improving access to information and mechanisms that facilitate the exercise of their rights.<\/p>\n

The ALA\u2019s Main Areas of Activity<\/strong><\/p>\n