RA Human Rights Defender, ICMP representative discuss protection of rights of missing persons

ArmInfo. Today, on June 28, the Human Rights Defender Ms.  Anahit Manasyan hosted the delegation headed by Mr. Andreas Kleiser, the Director for Policy and Cooperation of the International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP).

As the press service of the RA Human Rights Defender reports, welcoming the guests, the Defender presented the activities that are implemented aimed at the protection of the rights of servicemen and civilians who are missing as a result of the 44-day Artsakh war of 2020, and the rights of their family members. Ms. Anahit Manasyan informed that she holds regular meetings with the parents and family members of missing persons, and raises the issue during meetings with international partners.

During the meeting, reference was made to the rights of family members of missing persons to know about the location and fate of their relatives, the effective investigation of the cases, including their recognition as a victim within the proceedings, and other relevant rights. The activities carried out regarding these issues within the context of the mandate of the Human Rights Defender were presented.

In his turn, Mr. Andreas Kleiser highly appreciated the activities carried out by the Defender in the field of human rights protection, presented the mandate of the Commission, and expressed his willingness to deepen the cooperation with the Defender's Office.