On February 20, ISA hosted a pivotal discussion on the escalating hate and pressure campaign against Artsakh
Armenians. The event explored the growing challenges faced by the displaced community and examined the role of the
Armenian government in promoting anti-Artsakh hate speech while disrupting efforts at political organization in
exile.

This conversation is part of the ISA Artsakh speaker series, which features deep-diving discussions around the
history and future of Artsakh.

Speakers:

• Larisa Alaverdyan, Former Human Rights Defender of Armenia
• Nare Simonyan, Armenian Center for Political Rights
• Marina Simonyan, Center for Truth and Justice
• Alvard Zakaryan, Artsakh Program Coordinator, ISA

Moderated by: Tatevik Hayrapetyan, Azerbaijan Expert