On
March 13, Ms. Anna Azarumyan, a member of the Public Council on the Protection
of Children's Rights adjunct to the Human Rights Defender of the Republic of
Armenia, delivered a speech on behalf of the children of the Republic of
Armenia during the second part of the annual discussion on children's rights at
the 58th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.
“Hello,
I am Anna Azarumyan, a member of the Public Council on the Protection of
Children's Rights adjunct to the Human Rights Defender of the Republic of
Armenia. I am happy to be provided with this opportunity to deliver a message
on behalf of the children of Armenia from the high podium of the United
Nations.
Early
childhood is associated with a carefree and safe family environment for
children. Unfortunately, in today's world, childhood for many children and
adolescents is marked with wars, armed conflicts and humanitarian crises.
Our
region is no exception. The 2020 war and the subsequent events did not spare
the innocent children of Nagorno-Karabakh, deeply impacting their rights,
including the right to education and healthcare. They lived in an atmosphere of
fear and were through forced displacement. They couldn't attend school and were
not able to reunite with their families.
During
wars and crises, the safety of children and the protection of civilian
infrastructure, including schools, should never become a subject of political
disagreement or dispute. It should unite everyone.
I
would like children's rights to be treated as a priority and for states to take
joint action to protect them.
I am
happy that in my country, children and youth are increasingly focusing on the
idea of building a peaceful, just and harmonious country and region. I am
confident that today's discussion will also demonstrate that children around
the world have the same dreams and aspirations.
Thank
you,” the message reads.
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