On October 26, the Regional Center for Democracy and Security (RCDS) presented its final report, Armenia’s Parliamentary Elections and Hate Speech Against Nagorno-Karabakh Refugees. The report was presented by Tigran Grigoryan, RCDS Director and co-author. The discussion brought together foreign diplomats, civil society representatives, and experts.
Tigran Grigoryan outlined the main hate speech narratives targeting Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians and the key actors involved in spreading them. He also addressed the public legitimization of hate speech and the inaction of law enforcement agencies, which contribute to a climate of impunity.soci
The speaker explained how such manifestations of hate speech hinder the civic and political integration of Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians in Armenia. The presentation concluded with recommendations for international partners and civil society aimed at countering and preventing hate speech.
The discussion concluded with an active question-and-answer session. The report is available in the comments section.
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This discussion was organized with the financial support of the European Union and the German Marshall Fund of the United States – Transatlantic Foundation (GMF TF). Its contents are the sole responsibility of the Regional Center for Democracy and Security and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union or the GMF TF.