Anahit Manasyan has received Marina Mezhurina, a member of the European Parliament.
15-07-2026 17:08 Armenia Press release
The Human Rights Defender Anahit Manasyan met with Marina Mezyurin, a member of the European Parliament, on July 15.
During the meeting, the Defender presented the main directions of the activities of the Human Rights Defender's institution. Issues related to the protection of rights of forcibly displaced persons, women, children, national minorities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, labor rights, and rights protection within criminal proceedings, among other areas, were discussed.
Anahit Manasyan emphasized that although progress has been made in several areas, there are still many challenges in the field of human rights protection that require consistent and ongoing work.
The Defender also addressed the serious scale of hate speech present in Armenia and the importance of countering it.
Anahit Manasyan also highlighted the necessity of implementing systemic steps towards reforming human rights education.
The interlocutors emphasized the role of international cooperation in the protection of human rights and the strengthening of democratic values.
At the end of the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their willingness to cooperate in areas of mutual interest.
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