 Henrikh Mkhitaryan urges quality inclusive education in Armenia (video)  September 1, 2017 - 11:40 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian football player, midfielder at Manchester United who was recently named Armenia’s ambassador to UNICEF, is calling in a fresh video for quality inclusive education in the country. “Today I had a briefing from children who shared their story with me. We discussed many issues. “The majority of the society thinks that children with disabilities should be placed in special schools. “Every child has a right to quality education alongside their peers, regardless of their abilities. “And everyone has a role in turning this situation around.” “I call upon our society -- parents, children, and our teachers -- to welcome children with disabilities this September back in their classrooms, schools communities. “For every child, quality inclusive education.”   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Related sections Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
