Ruben’s supporters

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.

Bernard Kouchner

Bernard Kouchner

Former Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France

“My friend Ruben Vardanyan, philanthropist and Nobel Peace Prize ...

Noubar Afeyan

Noubar Afeyan

Co-founder & Chairman, Moderna

“The human rights abuses witnessed in the wake of the ...

Marc Benioff

Marc Benioff

CEO and owner of Salesforce

Marc Benioff is a signatory of an open letter calling for the ...

Óscar Arias

Óscar Arias

Former President of Costa Rica and Nobel Peace Prize laureate

Óscar Arias is a signatory of an open letter calling for the ...

Sir Richard Branson

Sir Richard Branson

Founder of the Virgin Group

Sir Richard Branson is a signatory of an open letter calling for the ...

Luis Moreno Ocampo

Luis Moreno Ocampo

Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court

"President Aliyev keeps committing crimes against humanity and ...

Mary Robinson

Mary Robinson

Former President of Ireland

"The unjust detention of Ruben Vardanyan and so many others being ...

Paul Polman

Paul Polman

Former Unilever CEO and equalities campaigner

“President Ilham Aliyev could initiate a series of reforms, bringing ...

Anne Hidalgo

Anne Hidalgo

Mayor of Paris

“The tragedy continues to unfold in Armenia. Azerbaijan is guilty of ...

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Please visit the Supporters page for further details of people that have pledged support to Ruben and the other political prisoners

TAKE ACTION

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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.

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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.

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WRITE TO PRESIDENT ALIYEV

Share your concerns with President Aliyev using the optional letter template and address details in the link below.

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WRITE TO YOUR AMBASSADOR IN BAKU

Click below to select your country and receive an email template and contact details for you to follow.