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Georgian, Armenian and Azeri Human Rights Defenders Demonstrated in Geneva

On March 10, 2011 Georgian, Azeri and Armenian human rights defenders held a protest action in front of the UN Office in Geneva.

Published: March 14, 2011 Author: Article 42 of the Constitution

The demonstration was organized by the South Caucasus Network of Human Rights Defenders. Norwegian Human Rights House also joined the demonstration.

The human rights defenders tried to attract UN’s attention to the problems existing in Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan. More precisely, they requested freedom for political prisoners and prevention of human rights violations and repressions in their countries.

Georgian NGOs – Human Rights Centre, Article 42 of the Constitution and Civil Movement – Multinational Georgia” participated in the demonstration.

After the protest action, the South Caucasus human rights defenders attended the Human Rights Council and had meetings with UN representatives.

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