Human Rights Defender, Anahit Manasyan issued a congratulatory message on the occasion of the New Year and Christmas.
In her message published on social media, Manasyan said:
Dear compatriots,
Dear colleagues of the Human Rights Defender’s Office,
I extend my heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of the New Year and Christmas!
The year 2024 has been filled with challenges but also marked by achievements. This year has been significant for the Human Rights Defender’s institution, highlighted by the granting of the highest A status of credibility and independence to the Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia by the Subcommittee on Accreditation of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions under the United Nations. This status underscores the public activeness of the Defender in addressing sensitive human rights issues. Moreover, many of the recommendations previously provided by the Subcommittee on Accreditation were implemented this year.
I want to extend my gratitude to my staff for their dedication, perseverance, responsibility, and high level of professionalism. I am pleased that, through our joint efforts, it has been possible to address several human rights issues this year and lay the groundwork for tackling unresolved challenges.
I assure you that our efforts to protect and promote human rights will be continuous, and the methodology of the Defender’s Office will undergo constant improvement.
May these holidays renew and reaffirm the awareness that the daily unwavering mission of protecting and promoting human rights, and the fight for justice and equality, are the cornerstones upon which democratic societal systems are built.
I wish that the coming year brings us new hopes and strength to build a world where human rights are respected and protected by all. May 2025 be a year of peace, mutual respect, solidarity, and new achievements.
May these festive days be filled with warmth, and may the spirit of love and unity accompany you and your families always.
