Important positive developments have emerged in the aftermath of the decision to cancel Artsakh cultural ensembles’ participation in the Vienna International Festival.
Another significant development is WOFA’s decision to approach the European Union to seek clarification and guidance on how to address similar situations in the future.
We regard these developments as meaningful progress resulting from our sustained efforts, the public attention brought to the issue, and the support of numerous individuals and organisations. They reaffirm the importance of safeguarding cultural rights, ensuring fair treatment, and making decisions based on facts and evidence.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the media and journalists for their professional and persistent coverage of the issue; to public figures for their principled positions and public support; and to cultural organisations and individuals for their solidarity and support.
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We welcome WOFA’s willingness to continue dialogue and cooperation and expect clear, comprehensive and evidence-based responses to the questions raised.
Culture should bring peoples together, and cultural rights must not be restricted on the basis of allegations that lack a factual foundation.