The start of cooperation between the Council of National Communities of Ukraine and the International Commission on Human Rights

The event took place at 13:30 Kyiv time, which underlines the determination of both sides to strengthen international cooperation and protect human rights.
On behalf of the Transnational Intergovernmental Foundation International Commission on Human Rights – IHRC, registered under Swiss law in Zurich, the agreement was signed by Prof. Rafał Marcin Wasik, Secretary-General of the IHRC, together with the Council of National Communities of Ukraine, based in Kyiv, represented by its chairman Mr. Ashot Avanesian. Both sides, acting in accordance with their statutes and principles, emphasized the importance of cooperation in the areas of human rights protection, strengthening international public security, good governance and administration.
The parties expressed an intention to cooperate with the aim of creating modern structures that strengthen public security and protect the rights, lives and health of people affected by armed conflicts. The agreement provides for the training of observers and volunteers, as well as medical and logistical support for humanitarian programs.
The parties undertook to jointly seek ways to support each other in establishing contacts with governmental and non-governmental organizations, as well as other international institutions, local administrations and specialized institutions that can cooperate in implementing joint initiatives.
Both sides expressed readiness to organize information exchange to strengthen the protection of human rights and public security, as well as to develop joint international projects and create international cooperation networks.
The memorandum provides for the creation of a database of experts and consultants, which both sides will be able to use to obtain the human and financial resources needed to implement joint projects. Both sides also agree to use each other's logos and to recognize the titles and identification cards of members, ensuring them appropriate assistance and protection.
In the activities related to the negotiations and the signing of this Memorandum, the IHRC Secretary-General, Prof. Rafał Marcin Wasik, was supported by IHRC ambassador Anatolii Katrych and IHRC commissioner Roman Kasadzhyk, who were also present at the signing ceremony. Their support contributed to reaching the agreement and underlined the commitment of the IHRC team to promoting international cooperation and the protection of human rights in Ukraine.
The Memorandum signed today is another step toward international cooperation for the protection of human rights and public security, particularly in the context of the current challenges in Ukraine. Joint projects, including international partnership and mutual support in relations with state institutions, are aimed at building long-term and effective structures that will help improve the human rights situation and collective security.
The agreement was signed by Prof. Rafał Marcin Wasik, Secretary-General of the IHRC, and Mr. Ashot Avanesian, Chairman of the Council of National Communities of Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of joint action for the public good.

Reported by:
the press services of RNSU and
the IHRC press department