L’Œuvre d’Orient has taken note of the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh and the living conditions of its inhabitants. The Armenian people have suffered greatly throughout their history, and especially during the 1915 genocide. The Armenian people have earned, through their blood, the right to live in peace and freedom.
It is clear that there was an attempt to drive the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh from their historic homeland. The Armenian residents were driven from their homes, their villages, and their churches.
L’Œuvre d’Orient calls for Nagorno-Karabakh to regain its entire historic territory within secure borders.
L’Œuvre d’Orient calls for Nagorno-Karabakh to be granted a process of self-determination similar to the one established in Kosovo, under international supervision.
The residents of Nagorno-Karabakh were moved by the words of French President Emmanuel Macron.
L’Œuvre d’Orient is calling on France and the European Union to reassess the practical assistance provided to these residents.
Executive Director of L’Œuvre d’Orient
L’Œuvre d’Orient is a Catholic, nonpartisan organization recognized as serving the public interest that has been working for over 160 years to support Christian communities in the Middle East that serve the entire population (education, health, culture). It is a member of the Charter Committee and has been awarded the “Don en confiance” seal of approval. This seal guarantees complete transparency regarding its funding and the use of its funds.
