Paris, France — On April 17th, 2026, a delegation of Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) from the EU Neighbours East network was received at the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia to France for a high-level diplomatic briefing. Among the delegation was Arayik Grigorian, Vice-President of Themis International Human Rights Association, serving in his capacity as a Young European Ambassador. The visit, hosted by His Excellency Ambassador Arman Khachatryan, offered […]
EU-Armenia Relations Explained: Inside the YEA Briefing at the Embassy of Armenia in France
Strengthening Democratic Literacy and Media Participation: Themis International at a Council of Europe Study Session
Strasbourg, France — Last week, Themis International Human Rights Association was represented at the Council of Europe’s European Youth Centre for the study session: “Young, Informed & Involved: Strengthening Democratic Literacy and Media Participation.” Representing the association in his capacity as Vice President, Arayik Grigorian joined a cohort of young journalists, media makers, human rights activists and other specialists from over 20 countries. Organized by the European […]
Arayik Grigorian Appointed Young European Ambassador within EU Neighbours East
Themis International Human Rights Association proudly announces that Arayik Grigorian, Vice President, has been appointed as a Young European Ambassador within the EU Neighbours East initiative. The EU Neighbours East program unites dynamic young leaders from the Eastern Partnership (EaP) countries, fostering cross-border dialogue, democratic values, and human rights advocacy. This initiative empowers participants to exchange ideas, collaborate on solutions, and strengthen the role of youth in shaping a more just […]
5 Essential Pillars of Modern Youth Work: Insights from the Training Course “Youth TOOLS Residencies”
How can institutions, educators, and civil society organizations better understand the realities of Generation Z and Generation Alpha? Are traditional methods of engagement still effective, or must youth work evolve to meet the expectations of a new generation shaped by rapid technological change? These questions were at the center of the Erasmus+ training course “Youth TOOLS Residencies,” organized by Mission: Reconnect and […]
Youth Advocacy for the Abolition of the Death Penalty: International Workshop in Strasbourg
From June 3 to 6, 2025, Strasbourg served as the epicenter for the next generation of human rights defenders. Arayik Grigorian, Vice-President of Themis International Human Rights Association, participated in the third edition of the international workshop: “Death is Not Justice – Youth Advocacy and Awareness-Raising for the Abolition of the Death Penalty.” Held at the European Youth Centre, this high-level summit was organized by […]
5 Years of Remarkable Human Rights Advocacy: The Themis International Journey
In 2020, Themis International Human Rights Association was founded on a singular, unwavering principle: the pursuit of justice through rigorous legal defense and systemic reform. As we mark our fifth anniversary in 2025, we look back at a half-decade defined by resilience, growth, and a deepening commitment to human rights advocacy. What began as a bold local initiative is evolving into an international movement dedicated […]
Advancing the Abolition of the Death Penalty: Vice-President of Themis International at the Permanent Representation of France to the Council of Europe
On June 4, 2025, a delegation of young human rights and legal professionals gathered at the Permanent Representation of France to the Council of Europe in Strasbourg. This high-level exchange focused on the evolving challenges of human rights advocacy and the global movement for the abolition of the death penalty. Arayik Grigorian, Vice-President of Themis International Human Rights Association, represented the organization among a select group of […]
Art Behind Bars: Psychological Impact of Theater within the Armenian Prison System
On October 17, 2024, a unique cultural event unfolded within the walls of the Armavir Criminal-Executive Institution of the Republic of Armenia. Far from a standard institutional activity, the performance of the play “Am I Dead? No, I’m Not” served as a profound case study in the psychological and social potential of art therapy within the carceral system. Themis International Human Rights Association had the […]