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The Number of Whistleblowing Reports Currently Almost Doubles All Previous Reports Since 2019: Prosecutor General’s Advisor
07.11.2024"The example of countries with successful experience proves that public awareness campaigns about whistleblowing through various formats can significantly change the public's skeptical attitude towards the effectiveness of the whistleblowing system and especially whistleblower protection mechanisms," said Eva Saghoyan, Advisor to the Prosecutor General, in a conversation with Iravaban.net, discussing the whistleblowing system and results recorded after the nationwide whistleblowing campaign.
Training on Whistle-Blowing System took place in Gyumri City
22.10.2024Training within the framework of the nationwide awareness program on communication activities of the Whistle-Blowing System rook place in Gyumri city for the representatives of the local self-governing bodies and regional administration of the Shirak Marz of the RA.
Experts are optimistic that the 2025 whistleblowing data published by the Human Rights Defender will be satisfactory
18.10.2024"BlowtheWhistle, Armenia": The new whistleblowing campaign program has been launched. Both the Ministry of Justice and the Armenian Lawyers' Association implementing the program have noted the positive results of the previous program.
“BlowtheWhistle, Armenia”: New Program Launch
07.10.2024A new Whistleblowing Campaign program has been launched, implemented by the Armenian Lawyers' Association (ALA). The program's launch event took place on October 4th in a public-private dialogue format.
The Whistleblowing System Has Recorded Impressive Results: Comparison of 2023 and 2024
30.09.2024
Within the framework of the nationwide whistleblowing campaign, awareness-raising activities have already been implemented in all regions of Armenia during the first phase, involving more than 300 local government representatives.
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Nationwide Awareness Campaign in Local Governments: the Results are already visible
08.06.2024
Minister of Justice Grigor Minasyan referred to the whistleblowing system and its recorded results in the National Assembly. The Minister noted that the legal mechanisms of the whistleblowing system have been improved; the types of whistleblowing have been expanded.
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The Series of Trainings carried out within the Framework of the National Awareness Campaign for the Whistle-Blowing System was summarized in Yerevan
04.06.2024On 31 May, the activities carried out in the framework of the National Awareness Campaign for the Whistle-Blowing System was summarized at the event organized at Yerevan City Hall. As part of the nationwide campaign, public awareness and educational events involving community servants and other representatives were held in all regions of Armenia.
Training in the Framework of Nationwide Awareness Program in Vanadzor City
29.05.2024On 24 May, the 10th regional training aimed at the improvement of public awareness on the whistle-blowing system was held in the city of Vanadzor of Lori Marz. The training was held within the framework of the nationwide awareness program on communication activities of the Whistle-Blowing System.
Training in the Framework of the Nationwide Awareness Program in the City of Ijevan
22.05.2024On 21 May, the regular training was held in the city of Ijevan, Tavush region, aimed at improving the signaling system. The training was carried out within the framework of the nationwide awareness program.
Training on Whistle-Blowing System was held in Ashtarak City
21.05.2024Regional training within the framework of the nationwide awareness program on communication activities of the Whistle-Blowing System this time was held in Ashtarak city for the representatives of the local self-governing bodies and regional administration of the Aragatsotn marz.
Training on Whistle-Blowing System was held in Ararat City
16.05.2024On 13 May, a regional training course with participation of representatives of the local self-government bodies and Regional Administration of Ararat marz was held in Ararat City. The training was held within the framework of the nationwide awareness program on communication activities of the Whistle-Blowing System.
Training on Whistle-Blowing System in Hrazdan City
12.05.2024A training within the framework of the nationwide awareness program on communication activities of the Whistle-Blowing System was held in Hrazdan city for the representatives of the local self-governing bodies and regional administration of the Kotayk marz.
Training on Whistle-Blowing System was held in Armavir City
11.05.2024A training within the framework of the nationwide awareness program on communication activities of the Whistle-Blowing System was held in Armavir city for the representatives of the local self-governing bodies and regional administration of Armavir marz.
Training on Whistle-Blowing System with participation of the Employees of Goris Regional Administration and Local Self Governments
08.05.2024On 3 May, a regional training course with participation of representatives of the local self-government bodies and Regional Administration of Syunik marz was held in Goris City. The training was held within the framework of the nationwide awareness program on communication activities of the Whistle-Blowing System.
Training on Whistle-Blowing System was held in Yeghegnadzor
08.05.2024On 2 May, the 2nd regional training within the framework of the nationwide awareness program on communication activities of the Whistle-Blowing System was held in Yeghegnadzor city for the representatives of the local self-governing bodies and regional administration of the Vayots Dzor marz.
The Whistle-Blowing System was presented to the Employees of the Gegharkunik Regional Administration and Local Governments: The Regional Trainings are launched
01.05.2024Within the framework of the nationwide awareness program on communication activities of the Whistle-Blowing System, the first regional training for representatives of local self-government bodies and regional governorates have started in Sevan city. The participants of the course got acquainted with the Whistle-Blowing System and the legal regulations related to it.
Even in this Difficult Situation, it shows Positive Dynamics: Tigran Yegoryan about Haytnir.am Online Whistleblowing Platform
14.03.2024Citizens face various problems every day. For example, the consequences of ineffective work of investigative bodies or other bodies, they live and deal with them every day. Lawyer Tigran Yegoryan said in an interview with Iravaban.net.
According to the Current Regulations, there are no Incentive Structures for encouraging the Whistleblowers in Armenia: Mariam Zadoyan
13.03.2024The regulations on the possibility of submitting and verifying anonymous whistleblowing and providing with measures protection in case of revealing the identity of anonymous whistleblowers in Armenia in general meet the international standards.
Although there is a Unified Platform for Whistleblowing in Armenia, yet the Internal Whistleblowing Mechanisms are incomplete: Syuzanna Soghomonyan
12.03.2024According to the Law "On the System of Whistleblowing” there are 3 types of whistleblowing: internal whistleblowing, external whistleblowing and whistleblowing to public.
How to report Corruption and other Offences Anonymously?
01.03.2024In the event of learning information regarding any corruption risk encountered in the territory of the Republic of Armenia, an incident of a corrupt nature, a conflict of interest by a public servant, or an apparent violation of a code of conduct, or incompatibility requirement, or other restriction, or declaration, or other apparent violations, or you have information on any of the above-mentioned cases, the citizens can report it through Haytnir.am platform without revealing their identity.
The RA Legislation does not provide for a Number of Guarantees of Additional Protection of Whistleblowers known in International, and in Particular, EU Practice: Mariam Zadoyan
29.02.2024“Implementation of effective mechanisms aimed at the protection of whistleblowers is extreamly important from the point of view of the involvement of whistleblowers in the fight against corruption,” Anti-Corruption Expert Mariam Zadoyan said in the interview with Iravaban.net.
The CEC has proposed to introduce Anti-Corruption Education in the Framework of Various Subjects, Starting from the 2nd Grade
01.02.2024Whistleblowing has a great place in the prevention of corruption and the fight against corruption. Ms Anna Manukyan, the Head of Educational, Public Awareness Programs and Monitoring Department of the Corruption Prevention Commission, mentioned in a conversation with Iravaban.net.
In which Cases can Citizens report the corruption and/or other cases they know through the Haytnir.am website? Do you need a Lawyer?
22.01.2024
Citizens can openly and/or anonymously report the corruption and/or other cases they know through the Haytnir.am online reporting platform.
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As a result of “not snitching,” we had 4-5 thousand casualties and the loss of large territories: Hovsep Khurshudyan
26.12.2023
Public awareness on the Whistleblowing System is weak, an active awareness campaign should be carried out about its existence and importance.
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Expert Analyzes aimed at improving the Whistleblowing System
20.12.2023The Armenian Lawyers’ Association, CSOs Anti-Corruption Coalition of Armenia and the Constructive Dialogue Network of Armenian are implementing the “Multifaceted Whistle-Blowing Promotion in Armenia” project with the support of the European Union and the “Open Government Partnership Europe” Foundation. Within the framework of the project, among other things, expert analyzes aimed at improving the whistleblower system were carried out as well.
The New Alternative Whistle-Blowing Platform haytnir.am was presented to the Public
11.12.2023The new alternative Whistle-Blowing Platform haytnir.am was presented to the Public.
The Event dedicated to the International Anti-Corruption Day was held
09.12.2023On 8 December, the event dedicated to the International Anti-Corruption day organized within the framework of the National Awareness Campaign on the Whistleblowing System, in cooperation of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia, "Armenian Lawyers’ Association" NGO, the CSO Anti-Corruption Coalition of Armenia and the Constructive Dialogue Network of Armenian CSOs took place. The event was organized in the scope of the “Multifaceted Whistle-Blowing Promotion in Armenia” project implemented by the ALA with the support of the European Union and the “Open Government Partnership Europe” Foundation.
Public Awareness Seminars with the Participation of Representatives of Syunik and Neighboring Marzes
09.11.2023
On 3 and 8 November, public awareness online seminars with the participation of non-governmental organizations, human rights defenders, lawyers and other interested persons of Syunik and neighboring marzes were held. The Armenian Lawyers’ Association, CSOs Anti-Corruption Coalition of Armenia and the Constructive Dialogue Network of Armenian CSOs organized the seminar in the framework of the “Multifaceted Whistle-Blowing Promotion in Armenia” project implemented by the ALA with the support of the European Union and the “Open Government Partnership Europe” Foundation.
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Public Awareness Seminar with the Participation of Representatives of Gegharkunik, Armavir and Kotayk Marzes
07.11.2023On 6 November, an online public awareness seminar was held with the participation of non-governmental organizations, human rights defenders, lawyers and other interested persons of Gegharkunik, Armavir and Kotayk marzes. The Armenian Lawyers’ Association, the CSOs Anti-Corruption Coalition of Armenia and the Constructive Dialogue Network of Armenian CSOs organized the seminar in the framework of the “Multifaceted Whistle-Blowing Promotion in Armenia” project implemented by the ALA with the support of the European Union and the “Open Government Partnership Europe” Foundation.
Public Awareness Seminar with the Participation of Representatives of Lori, Tavush and Ararat Marzes
03.11.2023On November 2, an online public awareness seminar was held with the participation of non-governmental organizations, human rights defenders, lawyers and other interested persons of Lori, Tavush and Ararat regions. The Armenian Lawyers’ Association, the CSOs Anti-Corruption Coalition of Armenia and the Constructive Dialogue Network of Armenian CSOs organized the seminar in the framework of the “Multifaceted Whistle-Blowing Promotion in Armenia” project implemented by the ALA with the support of the European Union and the “Open Government Partnership Europe” Foundation.
Public Awareness Seminar on Whistle-Blowing System for Representatives of Shirak and Aragatsotn Marzes
01.11.2023On 1 November, the Armenian Lawyers’ Association held an online public awareness seminar was held for NGOs, human rights defenders, lawyers and other interested persons of Shirak and Aragatsotn marzes. The seminar was organized in the framework of the “Multifaceted Whistle-Blowing Promotion in Armenia” project implemented by the ALA with the support of the European Union and the “Open Government Partnership Europe” Foundation.
Citizens have already submitted 74 Reports through the azdararir.am Platform this Year
31.10.2023
Whistle-blowing is the written or oral reporting of information by a whistle-blower to an authorized person or body about a case of corruption or conflict of interest, rules of ethics or other restrictions, other harm to public interests or their threat in state and/or local self-government bodies, as well as organizations.
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Reporting Violations and Crimes is not
31.10.2023
The whistle-blowing institute operates in Armenia. This means that people who have information about a case of corruption or a violation in respect of conflict of interests, or rules of ethics or incompatibility requirements, or other restrictions or declaration, or other harm to public interests or the threat thereof related to the official or the body, with whom he or she is or was in employment or civil law, or administrative law relations, or to whom he or she has applied for the purpose of rendering services, and report about it.
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Persons who have Information about Various Offenses, Corruption and Matters of other Nature can report this through Mass Media as well
31.10.2023
Iravaban.net has made a number of publications regarding the whistleblowing institute.
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Report in case of any problems and issues arising in the business sector: Bizprotect.am
29.09.2023
In case of any problems and issues arising in the business sector, including tax, customs, free economic competition, licenses and permits, problems and issues arising in the field of public procurement, business representatives can report on the reporting platform that collects issues of the business sector - Bizprotect.am.
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Are you working and/or have your rights been violated? Report the Issue through EmployeeProtect.am anonymously
29.09.2023
Working citizens, in case of violation of their labor rights, can report about it through EmployeeProtect.am platform. The platform is operated by the Health and Labor Inspection Body.
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How and on what platform can citizens report if they have information about a corruption case or other damages to public interests? azdararir.am
29.09.2023
azdararir.am is a unified electronic whistle-blowing platform. If a person has any information about a corruption case, conflict of interest, rules of ethics, incompatibility requirements and other restrictions, violations related to declaration, other damages to public interests, he/she can report it anonymously or by submitting data through this platform.
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Whistle-Blowers are not
29.09.2023
Whistle-blowing is a written or oral reporting by a whistle-blower to an authorized person or body provided for by this Law of information regarding a case of corruption or a violation in respect of conflict of interests, or rules of ethics or incompatibility requirements, or other restrictions or declaration, or other harm to public interests or the threat thereof within state and local self-government bodies, state institutions and organizations, as well as within public organizations;
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Corruption also leads to defeat in war: It should be reported
22.09.2023
In recent years, particularly after the 44-Day War of 2020, Armenia's Law Enforcement Agencies reported a number of corruption cases. Even during the April War of 2016, it was clearly emphasized that corruption has taken the form of blood.
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Whistle-Blowers and their Affiliates have the Right to Protection
29.08.2023Whistle-blower s and their affiliates have the right to protection, including judicial protection.
What is Whistle-Blowing, who is considered a Whistle-Blower and what is the Purpose of Whistle-Blowing?
17.08.2023
Whistle-blower is a natural or legal person, who reports, in good faith and as provided for by this Law, information regarding a case of corruption or a violation in respect of conflict of interests, or rules of ethics or incompatibility requirements, or other restrictions or declaration, or other harm to public interests or the threat thereof related to the official or the body, with whom he or she is or was in employment or civil law, or administrative law relations, or to whom he or she has applied for the purpose of rendering services, or who has been mistakenly perceived as a whistle-blower.
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