On 14 November, the Office supported the Standing Committee on Defence, National
Security and Internal Affairs of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia in
organizing parliamentary hearings on the theme “The Problems of Cyber Security in the RA:
Threats and Challenges, Mechanisms of Response and Counteraction”, which brought
together stakeholders from all key actors in the field.
On 16 December, jointly with the Armenian Police, the Office organized a round table with
the all key domestic Internet providers companies to discuss the collection and storage of log
files and their importance for cybercrime investigations. Over 25 participants attended the
event. Based on suggestions and recommendations collected during the round table
discussions it was agreed that the Armenian Police will develop a Memorandum of
Understanding with Internet service providers, reflecting existing challenges, responsibilities
and obligations of the parties. This will lay the ground to develop a legal package on
collection and storage of log files at later stages.
Trafficking in Human Beings
On 14 March, the staff of the Office’s Anti-Trafficking Project organized and conducted a
one-day training session for 25 staff members of three Yerevan-based orphanages. This
event was aimed at strengthening the capacities of these institutions for more effectively
addressing cases of child trafficking and sexual abuse of children. The training provided
basic tools and general knowledge to social and health workers, psychologists, lawyers and
managers of these establishments on early identification of child victims of human trafficking
and how to refer them for further assistance and protection.
The Office’s Anti-Trafficking Project prepared and published Guidelines on Combating
Human Trafficking for sensitizing Armenian Consular Officers on potential cases of trafficking
and for initial identification of its victims. On 22 April, the publication was sent to the
Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for distribution to the Armenian diplomatic missions
abroad and to Consular staff working for the Ministry.
On 23 and 30 May, the Office’s Anti-Trafficking project staff organized and conducted oneday training courses for national anti-trafficking actors in Armavir and Shirak provinces of
Armenia. Attendees came from the Unit of Women, Children and Family issues of the
Marzpetaran (Province Hall), police, labour inspectors, employment services and NGOs.
Over 30 participants were trained during these two days.
On 20 June, the Office’s Anti-Trafficking project staff organized and conducted a one-day
training course for 18 national anti-trafficking actors in Syunik marz of Armenia. The event
was aimed at strengthening the capacities of the key anti-trafficking actors in Syunik region,
and the trainees group was represented by the staff of the Unit of Women, Children and
Family Issues of the Marzpetaran (Province Hall), police, labour inspectors, employment
services and NGOs from Kapan and Kajaran cities.
On 26 and 27 June, the Office’s Anti-Trafficking Project organized and conducted one-day
training courses for 27 representatives of seven Gyumri- and Vanadzor-based child care
institutions, including orphanages. These events were aimed at strengthening the capacities
of these institutions on how to address child trafficking and sexual abuse of minors. The
training provided basic tools and general knowledge to social and health workers,
psychologists, lawyers and managers of these establishments on how to early identify child
victims of human trafficking and how to refer them for further assistance and protection.
On 11 July, the Office’s Anti-Trafficking project organized and conducted a one-day training
course for 25 representatives of Dilijan- and Ijevan-based childcare institutions. The course
sought to enhance the capacities of these institutions to address child trafficking and sexual
abuse of children.
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