Issues related to improving the coordinated response to cases of violence against women and domestic violence have been discussed.
27-07-2026 17:20 Armenia Social
The discussion on the prevention of violence against women and domestic violence, as well as effective measures to combat them, was organized on July 21 within the framework of cooperation between the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Council of Europe’s office in Yerevan.
Participants in the discussion included Georgi Khachatryan, head of the Department of Professional Methodological Support of the Main Department of Community Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, as well as representatives from the territorial units of the police and the leadership of the Investigative Committee of the Republic of Armenia.
Georgi Khachatryan emphasized the importance of conducting professional discussions in such a format, highlighting that they serve as an effective platform for identifying existing problems in the field and ensuring a coordinated and institutional response from police officers and investigators to cases of domestic violence.
He also stressed the importance of continuous improvement of existing mechanisms and tools, the development of professional capacities, and effective cooperation between competent authorities.
During the discussion, national experts from the Council of Europe presented the current challenges in the response of police and investigative bodies to cases of violence against women and domestic violence, the practical issues that arise, as well as the priorities aimed at solving these issues and enhancing the effectiveness of their work.
Participants also discussed the issues of ensuring a coordinated response from state bodies to cases of domestic violence, the interconnection of actions carried out at different stages, proper traceability of cases, and the organization of consistent work.
The aim of the event was to contribute to the development of professional capacities of police officers and investigators, as well as to improve the mechanisms for a coordinated response from state bodies in the field of prevention and counteraction to violence against women and domestic violence.
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