 Role of NGOs in women's rights protection essential for Armenia December 17, 2012 - 17:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian delegation held a discussion on “The role of national human rights institutions and NGOs in protection of women’s rights” organized in the framework of international workshop on “Enhancing cooperation between United Nations and regional human rights mechanisms” at the United Nations Office in Geneva. In his opening speech, the representative of Armenia highlighted the role of NGOs and national institutions in protection of women’s rights, stressing the need of cooperation with UN regional mechanisms. The seminar brought together representatives of UN member states, regional institutions, NGOs and national human rights institutions.   Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says.   Partner news |  Latest news Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC  Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations.Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar.Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |
