Siranush Sahakyan, head of the "Center for International and Comparative Law" and human rights advocate, was hosted by the Armenian Legal Center for Justice and Human Rights during her visit to the United States. The Diaspora's "Oragark" official newspaper writes that the human rights advocate's meetings with the Armenian community, as well as other meetings and lectures, were aimed at raising awareness about the ongoing humanitarian crisis related to Armenian prisoners of war, hostages, and political prisoners held in Azerbaijan.
On October 3, 2024, Sahakyan delivered a speech at the Beshir Martirosyan Youth Center in Burbank, California, on the urgent discussion regarding the dire situation of Armenian hostages in Baku prisons. The event, organized in collaboration with the ARF "Aghbalyan" chapter, garnered the interest of the community.
During the meeting, the necessity of international actions to resolve the issue was emphasized. Sahakyan detailed the inhumane suffering endured by Armenian prisoners of war and also spoke about the significant legal and political challenges associated with their release. Within the framework of the visit, Sahakyan also spoke with students and faculty of the Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian School in Los Angeles. She spoke about the important role of international and human rights protection in defending Armenia's interests and encouraged young Armenians to become more involved in global justice processes. During another event organized by the Armenian Legal Center, Sahakyan presented the complex geopolitical context and the international legal mechanisms used to challenge Azerbaijan's actions.
The official newspaper also writes that as a result of Sahakyan's meetings, awareness increased regarding the legal efforts undertaken to resolve these urgent humanitarian issues, leaving a lasting impression on the Armenian-American community.
"Her visit underscored the continued advocacy, international pressure, and legal actions needed to secure justice for Armenian prisoners and ensure accountability for war crimes," states the article.
https://www.oragark.com/siranush-sahakyan-concludes-west-coast-tour-advocating-for-armenian-pows-and-human-rights/