“Recognition of the inherent dignity and rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world.”
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Hitik Law Pro Bono Human Rights Program
At Hitik Law we are dedicated to advocating for victims of gross violations of human rights.
Through our expertise we strive to address cases of grave human rights abuses, war crimes, and ethnic cleansing. We advocate throughout UN human rights mechanisms, other international organizations, and advise on legal cases brought under universal jurisdiction. We are dedicated to thought leadership, drawing attention to human rights violations and fostering public awareness and advocacy.
Our activities are mainly concentrated on the protection of human rights and the promotion of the rule of law, with a geographic focus on Armenia and Artsakh.
Our Pro Bono Human Rights Projects
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United Nations Advocacy
Our law firm submitted an alternative review to Azerbaijan’s 2023 Universal Periodic Review.
NGO Advising
Hitik Law serves as a human rights law advisor to The Center for Truth and Justice (CFTJ), a non-profit organization aimed at collecting substantive evidence of Azerbaijan’s war crimes in order to pursue international legal redress.
Read more here: CFTJ Geneva 2022.
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Armenia Center for Dispute Resolution
Our principal attorney is the founder of the Armenia Center for Dispute Resolution. The main mission of the center is to promote the development of alternative dispute resolution in Armenia, to provide Armenian citizens and businesses with affordable and reliable dispute resolution, as well as to serve as a regional hub for arbitration for international investors.
NGO Consultancy
We consult on rule of law and justice capacity-building in the Republic of Armenia for organizations around the world. Some of our recent projects have included designing in anti-corruption programs, reforming legal clinical educational in Armenian law schools, and advising the Armenian government in alternative dispute resolution best practices.
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Education and Outreach
Hitik Law gives seminars, participates in speaking events, podcasts, and publishes articles to educate the public on matters of public international law facing the indigenous Armenian community of Artsakh.
Lobbying in Congress
Talin Hitik delivered speeches in front of the U.S. House of Representatives on May 7, 2024, and the United States Senate on May 8, 2024, as part of discussions on U.S. interests and ongoing security, economic and legal processes in the South Caucasus.
Research and Publications
Talin Hitik's and Andrew Devedjian's article titled "Indigenous Displacement: Legal Pathways for Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenians and Displaced Indigenous Communities" will be published in the Loyola Journal of Public Interest Law.
Third Annual CFTJ Conference
Hitik Law Principal Attorney Talin Hitik served as the moderator of two impactful sessions at the Third Annual Center for Truth and Justice Conference, dedicated to human rights and accountability. Click below to learn more about our contributions.
November 11, 2024
NEW REPORT: Azerbaijani Regime Ethnically Cleansed Nagorno-Karabakh According to International Fact-Finding Mission
Our principal attorney, Talin Hitik, served as the editor of a landmark international report by Freedom House and partner organizations, which concludes that Azerbaijani authorities conducted a systematic campaign to ethnically cleanse Nagorno-Karabakh of its Armenian population. The findings underscore a deliberate effort to depopulate the region, raising critical concerns under international law.
Key findings include:
Azerbaijani actions constitute ethnic cleansing, using forced displacement to achieve this goal.
The displacement of 100,000 ethnic Armenians in September 2023 marked the peak of a prolonged, deliberate campaign.
Ethnic Armenians faced extensive violations of their fundamental rights and freedoms.
The erasure of Armenian cultural and historical presence in Nagorno-Karabakh remains ongoing.
These findings underscore serious and ongoing concerns under international law.
To learn more, read the full report here.
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