Today, on June 27, the Human Rights Defender Ms. Anahit Manasyan
received the delegation led by the German Bundestag deputy Ms. Merle
Spellerberg.
Welcoming the guests, Ms. Anahit Manasyan presented the
priorities of the activities of the institution. In this context, the Defender
highlighted the importance of the activities carried out in the direction of
protecting the rights of the child, women, and persons with disabilities. The
Defender also stressed her determination to continue the activities directed at
combating intolerance, discrimination and hate speech, and ensuring equality of
rights within the framework of her mandate.
Within the framework of the meeting, reference was made to the
results of the fact-finding activities carried out by the Human Rights Defender
in Syunik and Gegharkunik provinces, as well as in Yeraskh community.
Ms. Anahit Manasyan discussed with the deputy the humanitarian
situation created as a result of the blocking of the Lachin corridor, and
issues related to the protection of the rights of the residents of border
communities.
In her turn, Ms. Merle Spellerberg expressed her willingness to
cooperate with the Defender for the purposes of the implementation of joint
projects in the field of human rights.