Human Rights Defender: Dialogue is of key importance to forming  proper system for protecting human rights

ArmInfo. Dialogue is of key importance from the point of view of having a proper system for the protection and promotion of human rights. This was stated by Human Rights Defender Anahit Manasyan, speaking at the opening of the forum on the topic "Civil society's involvement in the reform agenda of Armenia".

In her speech, she noted that such platforms provide an opportunity to conduct a full-fledged dialogue on various issues related to human rights. "In terms of forming a full-fledged system for protecting human rights in the country, a dialogue between civil society and government agencies is necessary. "The voices of those who personally see the problems and record them must be heard," the Defender said.

Anahit Manasyan also touched upon the issue of human rights in the education system, noting that it needs serious transformation in Armenia. "The human rights system in the education system needs a comprehensive transformation. In addition, it is also important for employees of state bodies to undergo regular training in various areas," the Human Rights Defender noted.

Manasyan emphasized the importance of the control function on the part of civil society, considering it key to ensuring that the voice of civil society representatives is heard by the state. She spoke about the role of public councils under the Human Rights Council, which include representatives of civil society and independent experts working in various fields.

Maria Papamikhail, Head of Political and Human Rights Issues of the European Union Delegation in Armenia, Klas Waldenstrom, Head of  Sweden's Development Cooperation, Deputy Head of Mission in Armenia and Gevorg Ter-Gabrielyan,  Executive Director of the Eurasia Partnership Foundation (EPF) in Armenia, and others also gave a speech of welcome. The purpose of the event was to bring together non-governmental organizations operating in Yerevan and the regions to discuss the agenda of ongoing reforms in Armenia together with government representatives.