Hayakve initiative to participate in  upcoming parliamentary  elections in Armenia as  " Voice of Armenia " party

ArmInfo.The Hayakve civic initiative will participate in the parliamentary elections  scheduled for June 7, 2026, in Armenia as the "Voice of Armenia"  party.

As reported by the initiative's press service on its Facebook page,  the decision was made following the party congress, which also  approved the new charter and political program, and elected its  governing bodies. Commenting on the decision to participate in the  parliamentary elections, Avetik Chalabyan, coordinator of the Hayakve  initiative, noted that the initiative was initially created in April  2023 with the goal of advocating for Artsakh and seeking  international recognition of the Armenian Genocide. 

"Despite overwhelming citizen support, the current pro-Turkish  administration rejected the bill we submitted to the National  Assembly, attempting to permanently close the chapter of Artsakh (the  bill criminalizing the recognition of Artsakh as part of Azerbaijan -  ed.)," Chalabyan recalled.

Furthermore, as the initiative coordinator mentioned, in September  2024, Hayakve was reorganized into a national political association,  taking on numerous issues related to national identity, democracy,  human rights, and social justice. "The entire year of 2025 was spent  in a fierce struggle, constantly on the front lines. The current  government even passed a separate law hindering our consistent work.  Now it's time to take the next step," Chalabyan added.

He said that by establishing the party, they have assumed direct  political responsibility for a secure, free, and just future for the  country. "I would like to thank all our partners, supporters, and  admirers for their immense trust and support, which have allowed us  to reach this milestone. We look forward to welcoming all our  supporters who are willing to join us or support our great cause in  various ways. In the upcoming days, we will start  presenting our  programs and the members of our political team and get ready for the  upcoming crucial elections," Chalabyan concluded.