There
is no other method to build a stable and democratic society than the guarantee
of rule of law and establishment of available structures for the protection of
rights: The Human Rights Defender’s Office has been supplemented with another
regional subdivision. Today, on July 4, the solemn opening ceremony of the Lori
regional subdivision of the Human Rights Defender’s Office took place in
Vanadzor.
The
Office is located in the central part of Vanadzor, at Tigran Mets 24/3. It will
operate five days a week, but the issues of the residents of the region will be
addressed on a round-the-clock schedule.
The
Human Rights Defender, Ms. Anahit Manasyan, Head of the EU Delegation to
Armenia, Ambassador Ms. Andrea Victorin, UNDP Resident Representative, Ms.
Natia Natsvlishvili, and Governer of Lori province, Mr. Aram Khachatryan took
part in the solemn ceremony and delivered opening remarks.
The
opening ceremony was attended by representatives of international institutions,
various state bodies and civil society.
Welcoming
the guests, the Defender highlighted that the establishment of the regional
subdivision is a significant step towards the promotion and protection of human
rights.
In
this context, she particularly emphasized that the protection of human rights
should be available and affordable in all settlements of the Republic of
Armenia.
"Shirak,
Syunik, Tavush, Gegharkunik, and today Lori. I am proud to note that the
territorial coverage of the Defender's institution is expanding. The newly
established subdivision will play significant role in the protection of human
rights. I would like to express my gratitude to our international partners, in
particular, honorable Ms. Andrea Victorin and Ms. Natia Natsvilishvili, who
have diligently and devotedly supported the Human Rights Defender’s Office
within the framework of various programs. Additionally, I express my gratitude
to the Governor of the Lori province, Mr. Aram Khachatryan for participating in
the opening ceremony of the subdivision," stated the Defender.
At
the same time, the Defender specially emphasized that the establishment of
regional subdivisions is not merely a goal in itself, and in case of decent
work it is an important guarantee from the point of view of implementation of
the more effective protection of human rights. Ms. Anahit Manasyan further
stressed that there is no other method to build a stable and democratic society
than the guarantee of rule of law and establishment of available structures for
the protection of rights.
Ms.
Andrea Victorin and Ms. Natia Natsvlishvili extended congratulations on
the occasion of opening of the regional subdivision, highlighting the
importance of the development of human rights protection in the provinces.
In
his turn, Mr. Tigran Madatyan, Head of the regional subdivision, presented the
situation of human rights protection in the province, recorded issues, as well
as the vision and directions of further activities. He assured that no effort
or energy would be spared in fulfilling the mission of protecting the rights of
the province's population.
The
opening of the Lori regional subdivision of the HRDO took place with support of
the "Accountable Institutions and Human Rights Protection in Armenia"
Project financed by the EU and implemented jointly UNDP, UNICEF, UNFPA and OSCE.
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