Don't agree with Armen Gevorgyan
RA Ombudsman Armen Harutyunyan shares the view that one of the first causes for emigration is lack of justice in the country.
"People will resist financial difficulties in most cases if there is social justice, but if not, those financial difficulties become intolerable. One always wants to have a little, but live in his homeland," RA Ombudsman Armen Harutyunyan told "A1+".
Environmental protectionist Karine Danielyan is very concerned with the rate of emigration from Armenia. She attaches more importance to justice in the country than the lack of workplaces. "The major reason is injustice. People see that they can't restore their violated rights in all spheres. There is a huge polarization in the country," Mrs. Danielyan told "A1+".
She is certain that the events of 2008 March 1 led to the increase of Armenians' disappointment and the wish to leave the country. "People say they have no more hope that the political system will change and there will competitiveness. There are always people who complain, but when everyone complains, that is troubling."
Mrs. Danielyan is convinced that emigration will continue. She is mostly concerned with the fact that people are leaving with their families. "After that, Armenia will be emptied."
Advocate Avetik Ishkhanyan is also of the opinion that violations of human rights contribute to emigration from Armenia, but he believes that there are not too many people who attach importance to human rights.
"One of the necessary conditions for development in countries lacking resources is the defense of civil rights. If those rights are not protected, the country will be indulged in corruption and will not be able to ensure economic development. Mass emigration is the result of violations of human rights. In many cases, people don't feel that their rights are violated, but that has an impact on their social-economic status," he said.
Avetik Ishkhanyan says it is ridiculous to make attempts to prevent emigration through resolutions and documents. "If there are no laws in the country, all those documents and resolutions are formalities."
Contacts with emigrants living abroad allow Avetik Ishkhanyan to say the following: "I receive much information about the fate of emigrants in Western countries and the activities of RA embassies and consulates in those countries which are only involved in taking money from people living in poor conditions."
