On March 15, the Human Rights Defender Anahit Manasyan received Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain in Armenia Cristina Conesa Sancho.
Welcoming the guest, Anahit Manasyan presented the directions of the Defender’s activity, highlighting the work carried out within the framework of the protection of the rights of women, children, persons with disabilities, the fight against hate speech, the atmosphere of intolerance, discrimination and in a number of other areas.
During the meeting, among other things, the Defender referred to the prevention of domestic violence and the need to ratify the Istanbul Convention, the importance of work on the protection and promotion of women’s rights. In this context, Anahit Manasyan stated that it is necessary to carry out serious work in the direction of reforming the educational system, because it is through the educational system that stereotyped approaches are often transmitted, which do not correspond to modern trends regarding human rights.
Cristina Conesa Sancho, expressed her gratitude for the reception and effective discussion, highlighting the activities of the Human Rights Defender’s Office in strengthening the proper system of human rights protection.
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