Freedom of Religion and the Preservation of Armenian Religious, Cultural, and Historical Heritage in Artsakh/Nagorno-Karabakh

The publication is one of the outcomes of the Armenian Heritage Conference, held in Bern, Switzerland, 27–28 May 2025. The conference was organized by the World Council of Churches (WCC) in collaboration with the Protestant Church in Switzerland, following a request from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. It responded to the forced displacement of the Armenian population from Artsakh/Nagorno-Karabakh and the grave threats facing Armenian cultural and religious heritage in the region. It compiles conference papers, expert analyses, and reflections, situating the Armenian experience within a wider global context. It is intended as a resource for churches, policymakers, academic institutions, and civil society actors engaged in protecting cultural and religious heritage, defending human rights, and advancing reconciliation and sustainable peace.