The civil society community of Armenia and the whole Eastern Partnership region has lost one of its most dedicated and compassionate human rights voices.
Edgar Khachatryan, National Facilitator of the Armenian National Platform and Steering Committee member of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum has passed away on 28 February 2026, leaving behind a profound sorrow.
As founder and director of Peace Dialogue NGO, Edgar worked tirelessly to promote peace, human rights, and reconciliation in Armenia and across the wider South Caucasus region. He brought together communities separated by conflict, gave a voice to those who were marginalised or silenced, and worked tirelessly to support the peace efforts through inclusive, forward-looking civil society engagement.
Beyond his professional achievements, Edgar will be remembered for his rare kindness and humanity, and an attentive presence that made everyone around him feel seen, heard, and understood. For those who had the privilege of knowing him, the time spent with Edgar meant honest conversations, shared laughter, and the comforting feeling that you were in the company of someone who genuinely cared.
Edgar’s passing leaves the peace-building community across the Eastern Partnership region poorer. Edgar’s legacy will continue to live on through the organisations he built, the initiatives he led, and the people he crossed paths with, colleagues, partners and peace builders he inspired and mentored.
Edgar’s legacy will never be forgotten. His work will continue, and the initiatives he inspired will only keep growing.
