Survey on CSOs in Armenia highlights lack of proper protection against hate speech, pressure, and attacks against CSOs

The Transparency International Anti-Corruption Centre in Armenia has presented its latest Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Meter report for Armenia.

The study was conducted by the ‘CSO Meter: A Compass to Conducive Environment and CSO Empowerment’ project, implemented with the financial support of the European Union.

The survey revealed both positive and negative developments in the areas of participation in the decision-making process, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, protection by the state, right to privacy, and digital rights.

According to the survey, the legislative progress has slightly improved the rating of freedom of speech, but practical issues remain.

It also says that a lack of proper protection against hate speech, pressure, and attacks against CSOs and unequal treatment of CSOs and businesses in registration and taxation issues continue to be problematic. Additionally, the effectiveness of CSO participation in decision-making processes and lack of incentives for financial stability of CSOs are also issues.

The report is available in English and Armenian.

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