Human rights defender Anahit Manasyan has repeatedly emphasized the inadmissibility of discriminatory, hateful, labeling and targeting speech based on national or ethnic affiliation. HRD informs that considering the continuous presence of such expressions in the public discourse in the Republic of Armenia, the Defender emphasizes once again that "Turk", "Russian", "Kurd", "Yezdi", "nomad" and other similar terms are unacceptable. � using wording as an insult or a means of belittling or targeting a person or a group of persons. The use of wording that directly or indirectly targets persons belonging to any national or ethnic group, promotes discrimination, intolerance or hatred towards them is equally unacceptable. to the spread. A person's national or ethnic origin cannot be presented as a negative characteristic or used to discredit anyone. Such speech targets the relevant national or ethnic group, deepening negative stereotypes and prejudices against them. The Defender reaffirms that political debate, disagreements or criticism of any person's behavior cannot justify the use of language that labels, discriminates or incites hatred on the basis of national or ethnic origin. �m. The defender of human rights demands to exclude from public speech discriminatory, hateful, labeling and targeting formulations based on national or ethnic affiliation. Representatives of public authorities, political and public figures, mass media and other participants in public debates should play an active role both in excluding such speech and in opposing it. In doing so, having respect for diversity, equality and public solidarity as a guideline.