7 05.06.13 - The Honorary Consul of the Slovak Republic in Armenia Mr. Gagik Martirosyan was appointed the national ambassador of UNICEF Slovakia honorary consul appointed UNICEF Envoy for Armenia June 5, 2013 - 22:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The honorary consul of the Slovak Republic in Armenia Gagik Martirosyan was appointed the UNICEF National Ambassador. As the UNICEF representative in Armenia Henriette Ahrens stressed during the appointment ceremony, Mr Martirosyan had always offered help in solving the children’s issues, while investing in the programs aimed at saving the lives of newborns, protection of children’s rights and outreach to disabled children. “Mr Martirosyan’s activity is a message to the businessmen of Armenia and Diaspora, signaling that protection of children’s rights in an important contribution for a stable future,” she said. Mr Martirosyan, in turn, thanked UNICEF for his appointment, pledging to continue his work towards integrating disabled children in the society and promoting children’s welfare. Through Mr Martirosya’s investments, UNICEF was able to provide neonatal departments in maternity hospitals of remote Armenian villages with modern equipment, as well as conduct actions aimed at the development of children, and integration of disabled children into public schools. In conclusion, Ms Ahrens expressed hope for Mr Martirosyan to continue cooperation with UNICEF in mobilization of Armenian and Diaspora entrepreneurs for participation in programs aimed at protection of children’s’ rights. 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |