Last updated: May 29, 2026
The Armenian Center for Political Rights (ACPR) is a civil society organization in Armenia focused on political rights, democratic accountability, and the protection of civil liberties. It engages in monitoring, research, and advocacy on issues related to electoral integrity, the rule of law, freedom of expression, and the conduct of state institutions.
ACPR has been active in periods of political tension in Armenia, including during the post-44-Day War environment of political polarization, the 2021 snap elections, and the ongoing debates about judicial independence and government accountability. The organization represents part of a broader ecosystem of Armenian civil society that operates independently of both government and opposition political parties.
Groong episodes referencing the Armenian Center for Political Rights address issues of civil rights, democratic governance, and the accountability of Armenian political institutions — including the conduct of elections, the independence of the judiciary, and the treatment of political prisoners and detainees.
Below are all Groong episodes tagged with Armenian Center for Political Rights.
Episode 446 | Recorded: June 12, 2025
In this episode of Groong: Spotlight on Silence, we speak with Rafael Ishkhanyan of the Armenian Center for Political Rights about Armenia’s sweeping new surveillance law. Passed quietly in March 2025, the law grants police 24/7 access to camera networks across public institutions and allows for real-time facial recognition, raising deep concerns about privacy, political targeting, and unchecked state power. We explore what the law says, what it leaves out, and why international silence—despite clear risks to civil liberties—has been so striking.
Episode 343 | Recorded: June 28, 2024
Episode 343 | Recorded: June 28, 2024
Episode 336 | Recorded: June 16, 2024
Episode 336 | Recorded: June 16, 2024
Episode 325 | Recorded: April 20, 2024
Episode 325 | Recorded: April 20, 2024
Episode 302 | Recorded: January 14, 2024