On 19 December 2023, the RA Draft Law on Making Amendments to the Law on Freedom of Information (hereinafter referred to as Draft Law) was submitted for discussion on the e-draft platform, the Unified Website for Publication of Legal Acts’ Drafts. The CSOs propose to withdraw from circulation the Draft Law on Making Amendments to the Law on Freedom of Information.

The Law Development and Protection Foundation in cooperation with partner organisations developed two alternative reports and submitted to the UN Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights. The reports were developed ahead the 74th Session of the Committee. Armenia’s progress pertaining to fulfillment of its obligations under the UN Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights were discussed during the Session.