Human Rights Defender Arman Tatoyan issued a statement saying:

“The dangerous habit of insulting and humiliating each other must be stopped. It leads to dangerous consequences, it multiplies insult and hatred, and it ultimately provokes violence.

This is especially true for those who engage in public activities, especially those who hold public office, who must be restrained and not allow insults, hate speech, or violence. In the case of public officials, the requirements are more stringent, as they have a specific status and are limited to that status. Any deviation can have legal consequences, including liability.

It is a matter of great concern when the President of the Public Council of the country, who is insulting and degrading a person’s dignity, acts as a public official, created by law and specific issues, the head of a body with a specific legal status – promoting partnership.

A study of the post made by the head of the Public Council shows that this was done by insulting a woman and targeting her gender. What is more worrying is that this post makes comments that degrade dignity and generate hatred, which are not only not removed, but also openly encouraged.

In any kind of debate, only contextual or substantive issues should be discussed without insulting the opponent or degrading the latter’s dignity.

These are the rules that will contribute to the atmosphere of solidarity and mutual respect in the society.”