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IN SUPPORT OF PEACEFUL ACTIVISM IN ARMENIA: A STATEMENT FROM JUSTICE ARMENIA
Nation-Building 2.0

Building an Armenian Homeland dedicated to Rule of Law and Human Dignity

Justice Armenia is a newly formed non-partisan Diaspora organization that is ready to approach the work of nation building from the sphere of ideas and culture change. We believe that, given the history of the Armenian people, our national identity should be motivated by, informed by and driven by a commitment to Justice and human dignity for all. 

At this time, we have a historic opportunity to pursue these timeless values in the context of the Armenian homeland. By all recent accounts, the Republic of Armenia seems to have gone off course in its journey to become a sovereign, independent democracy, under Rule of Law. We think the clock is ticking fast, and constructive action can’t wait.

Changing hearts and minds: The next dimension in nation building.

Revitalizing infrastructure and providing humanitarian aid are always important to the development of Armenia in terms of its social fabric and economy. This was especially true during the early years of independence when Armenia was reeling from an energy blockade, war with Azerbaijan, and the breakdown of government run institutions of the soviet order. Yet, over the past two decades, Armenia has stabilized to the extent that other longstanding national challenges can be more easily discerned. Though less concrete than construction and humanitarian aid, these “intangible” forces are just as significant over the long term. From our perspective, until we can help Armenia’s citizens empower themselves with alternatives and choices in shaping their future, emigration will continue at the high rate that no sovereign nation can withstand indefinitely.

Watch this short film created by the Open Society Foundations that shows how Justice is a pillar for robust and equitable development around the world as well as in Armenia.