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    U.S. EMBASSY MARKS HUMAN RIGHTS DAY

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    [01:55 pm] 20 December, 2006

    On December 20, U.S. Charge d'Affaires Anthony F. Godfrey held a
    lunch with Armenian human rights defenders in honor of Human Rights
    Day. During the lunch, Charge d'Affaires Godfrey recognized the
    important contributions of human rights defenders throughout the
    world who risk harassment, beatings, detention, imprisonment and even
    death to practice or seek to secure fundamental freedoms. He noted
    that human rights defenders and non-governmental organizations are
    critical to the success of free nations, and remarked that without
    a vibrant civil society, democracy is incomplete.

    At the lunch, Charge d'Affaires Godfrey told Armenia's human rights
    supporters, "In Armenia, the United States stands in solidarity with
    you--the country's brave men and women who are doing such essential
    work as supporting a free press, fighting against trafficking in
    persons, advocating for freedom of religion, and supporting women's
    rights. We thank you for your efforts to further Armenia's democratic
    reforms, and for your dedication to fighting for those people who
    often don't have a voice."

    The United National General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration
    of Human Rights following World War II on December 10, 1948. The
    Declaration affirms the inalienable rights of people everywhere and
    upholds basic freedoms including the freedoms of speech, assembly,
    association, and worship. It is based on the belief that human rights
    defenders raise awareness, expose abuses, push for reforms, and hold
    governments accountable. The Declaration proclaims the right of men
    and women around the world to shape their own destinies.
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