The Swiss Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic congratulates the International Documentary Films Festival on human rights “Bir Duino – Kyrgyzstan” on its 15th anniversary!
Дек 05.2021Ladies and Gentlemen!
The Festival has created a unique space to discuss human rights issues in the region and beyond, while giving a lot of space to youth, the future of the country.
The theme of the 2021 Festival is Human Rights during times of risks and disasters. 2021 is clearly a year where Kyrgyzstan is facing clear and present risks, like all other countries: the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change effects, political and security uncertainties expose and exacerbate social inequalities. The recovery process might be long. The country can only mitigate these risks and adapt its stance effectively if measures take into account the specific needs of all the population, including women, children, and persons with disability. A human rights perspective is a clear asset in this process.
I would like to thank the organizers of the Festival for their continued work despite many difficulties. I also would like to thank the participants for their work and commitment, as well as the supporters of the Festival who make this festival possible.
Olivier Bangerter
Ambassador of Switzerland to the Kyrgyz Republic