A statement signed by Adrien Vahakn SAGE, President of Laïcité et République Sociale and member of UNITE LAIQUE celebrates Missak Manouchian’s inclusion in the Panthéon, representing foreign contributions to the French Republic. UNITE LAIQUE’s efforts in advocating for Manouchian’s place are acknowledged, overcoming resistance to uphold universal secular values. This achievement stands against divisive ideologies like woke communitarianism and ethno-nationalist supremacism, emphasizing the Republic’s inclusive principles.
In Rhône-Alpes, UNITE LAIQUE, Laïcité et République Sociale, the Armenian Movement, and the French Armenian Committee continue promoting Manouchian’s inclusion through murals created by renowned street artists. These initiatives aim to transmit the Republic’s secular values to future generations. The statement calls for unity among Franco-Armenian organizations, honoring Armenian resistance and the struggle of Artsakh.
