YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 29, ARMENPRESS: “Armenian Dersim” support day was conducted in Lausanne city of Switzerland, Armenpress reports citing the Turkish “Demokrathaber.net”. Issues on the genocide policy implemented against the Armenians of Dersim and their present state were discussed during the event.

Representatives of the Union of Dersim Armenians delivered a speech at the event, noting that Hrant Dink’s belief and position, which cost him an entire life, have always inspired the Armenians of Dersim. They drew attention to the fact that what happened with the Armenians of Dersim before and after 1915 was genocide.

Highlighting the repair works of churches, monasteries and schools in the region, Stefan Jem Halavurt said that their upcoming plans include starting of religion classes and construction of a church in the center of Dersim.

Hovsep Seyran, another participant of the event, stated that the genocide is going on today too, just in different forms. According to him, the attempts of destroying the culture and the traces remained from the past are genocide-associated activities.

Rachel Dink, Hrant Dink’s widow, addressed a speech to the guests as well. She called on the Armenians of Dersim not to fear the idea of returning to the roots.

Singer Hasmik Harutyunyan and world famous duduk player Jivan Gasparyan performed at the event.