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Dr. Widad Welcomes Opening of First Armenian Church in Erbil

Defend International (DI) highlights a formal diplomatic statement issued by organization founder Dr. Widad Akreyi welcoming the official consecration of the Church of the Holy Cross in Erbil. The press release addresses the critical imperative of safeguarding religious pluralism, protecting ethno-religious minorities from systemic persecution across the MENA region, and honoring the legacy of historical human rights atrocities.