Together for Justice: Meet Arpi Harutyunyan

"When civil society and international organisations come together to uphold human rights and secure justice for victims, they create a solid foundation for accountability. Such collective commitments help to ensure that politics cannot overrule human rights, the unwavering dedication of these entities to fight for justice despite political pressures, strengthens our hope for a more accountable and just world."

Arpi Harutyunyan, Justice and Human Rights Portfolio Manager at the Democracy Development Foundation, underscores the vital importance of international justice mechanisms and the ICC for Armenia. Arpi asserts that accountability through these mechanisms is critical for maintaining the country's democracy, security, and stability. 

Arpi finds hope for justice in the collective efforts of global civil society. When civil society and international organisations unite to uphold human rights and secure justice for victims, they create a solid foundation for accountability. These combined efforts make human rights a priority over politics. The unwavering dedication of these groups to pursue justice, despite political pressures, strengthens our vision for a more accountable and just world. 

Watch the video below to learn more about Arpi's inspiring perspective on justice.

 

About the Democracy Development Foundation (DDF)

The Democracy Development Foundation (DDF), a spin-off of the Open Society Foundations, aims to contribute to the advancement of democracy, security, and human rights in Armenia. Their efforts are centered around the vision of a country where people live in dignity and enjoy peace, safety, freedoms, civic engagement, and social justice. 

Registered in December 2022 as an independent, non-profit foundation, DDF works towards this mission with a strong commitment to open society values and ideals. Their focus is on supporting pro-democracy actors and creating partnerships based on shared values and expertise. In doing so, DDF empowers a vibrant community of civil society actors and exercises its convening power to cultivate robust alliances for effective local policy and international advocacy efforts. 

 

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