  Yerevan to host a discussion on ratification of convention on people with limited abilityJune 26, 2009 - 17:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On June 29, Yerevan will host a discussion on "Ratification and implementation of convention on people with limited ability: consequences, obstacles and necessary actions". The discussion will be headed by Luke Simon, Chairman of International Network for Disabled People.The event was organized by World Vision Charitable Organization, with the financial assistance of U.S. Agency for International Development. The event aims at discussion of social and educational reforms for people with limited ability and implementation of joint tutoring system in Armenia. The event will host representatives of Armenian and international organizations, RA Ministry of Education and Science, National Institute of Education, Department for Seniors and Disabled People at the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs.   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 Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia  Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28.Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia.Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports.Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |
