Arega Hovsepyan
Arega Hovsepyan is an Artsakh-born public and political figure, a member of the Strong Armenia party, and former president of the Armenian Center for Political Rights. Since the November 10, 2020 ceasefire, she has been active in public and political advocacy focused on justice, the rights of Artsakh Armenians, and the issue of return. Her work centers on protecting displaced Artsakh Armenians, including calls for security guarantees and dignified living conditions in Armenia. She has supported initiatives aligned with Samvel Karapetyan’s programs and has taken part in civic movements such as the “Mer Dzevov” movement, which promotes a secure and prosperous future for Armenia. In April 2026, she was active in public campaigns calling for the return of prisoners and organizing unity rallies. Hovsepyan has emphasized her background from an ordinary family and identifies the Artsakh issue as her main driving force.
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