Ruben Vardanyan and the other political prisoners held in Baku have garnered significant support from the humanitarian and human rights community, as well as from political leaders in the US, Europe, and the United Nations. The international community is coming together to call out Azerbaijan’s human rights abuses and to call for Ruben’s immediate release.
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Bernard Kouchner
Former Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France
“My friend Ruben Vardanyan, philanthropist and Nobel Peace Prize ...
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Noubar Afeyan
Co-founder & Chairman, Moderna
“The human rights abuses witnessed in the wake of the ...
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Marc Benioff
CEO and owner of Salesforce
Marc Benioff is a signatory of an open letter calling for the ...
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Óscar Arias
Former President of Costa Rica and Nobel Peace Prize laureate
Óscar Arias is a signatory of an open letter calling for the ...
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Sir Richard Branson
Founder of the Virgin Group
Sir Richard Branson is a signatory of an open letter calling for the ...
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Luis Moreno Ocampo
Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court
"President Aliyev keeps committing crimes against humanity and ...
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Mary Robinson
Former President of Ireland
"The unjust detention of Ruben Vardanyan and so many others being ...
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Paul Polman
Former Unilever CEO and equalities campaigner
“President Ilham Aliyev could initiate a series of reforms, bringing ...
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Anne Hidalgo
Mayor of Paris
“The tragedy continues to unfold in Armenia. Azerbaijan is guilty of ...
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SIGN OUR PETITION
Thousands of signatories are already supporting the release of Ruben Vardanyan and all other illegally-detained Baku prisoners. Get involved.
WRITE TO RUBEN
Voice your support by writing to Ruben and his family. Although Ruben cannot receive letters in prison, he will be able to see your letters after his release. Submit your letter via lettertoruben@freearmenianprisoners.com or by clicking the link below.
WRITE TO PRESIDENT ALIYEV
Share your concerns with President Aliyev using the optional letter template and address details in the link below.
WRITE TO YOUR AMBASSADOR IN BAKU
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WRITE TO YOUR AMBASSADOR IN BAKU
Please find a list of countries below that have an embassy in Azerbaijan. If your country is not on the list, then please feel free to reach out to the UN or the EU or an affiliate embassy of your choice. Alternatively, you can contact President Aliyev directly using the ‘Write to President Aliyev’ link. We appreciate your support.