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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]