Paris, France — Over 1,300 state representatives, parliamentarians, legal professionals, civil society advocates, and youth leaders from nearly 100 countries gathered in Paris from June 30 to July 2, 2026, for the 9th World Congress Against the Death Penalty. Organized by Together Against the Death Penalty (ECPM – Ensemble contre la peine de mort) and held under the patronage of France, the European Union, and Switzerland, the […]
9th World Congress Against the Death Penalty: Themis International Joins Global Leaders in Paris
Human Rights Education in an Era of Shrinking Spaces: Themis International Presents at a Turin Conference
Turin, Italy — From June 17 to June 21, 2026, human rights educators, activists, trainers, and youth workers from across Europe gathered in Turin for the international conference “Stand for Our Rights: Resilience of Human Rights Education in an Era of Shrinking Spaces.” Organized by Giosef Torino, the project provided a timely platform for civil society practitioners to critically evaluate the challenges facing fundamental freedoms, exchange strategies, […]
Themis Labs Expands Strategic AI Initiatives at a Digital Resilience Training Course in Yerevan
Yerevan, Armenia — From April 26 to May 3, 2026, Themis International’s Vice-President Arayik Grigorian participated in the international training program “Empowering Women and Building Digital Resilience (vol. 2),” hosted by Copernicus Berlin. This dynamic initiative brought together next-generation leaders from France, Germany, Armenia, and Ukraine to architect practical frameworks for cross-border digital equality, information integrity, and community security. Addressing Global Digital Vulnerabilities […]
EU-Armenia Relations Explained: Inside the YEA Briefing at the Embassy of Armenia in France
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 […]
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 […]