Poll: 76% of Armenians think violence against women is unacceptableDecember 10, 2019 - 17:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 76% of Armenians believe that any form of violence against women is unacceptable and shall be punished by law, and a further 20% somewhat agree with the statement, a new nationwide poll of Armenia by the International Republican Institute’s (IRI) Center for Insights in Survey Research shows. Data was collected throughout Armenia between September 20 and October 13, 2019, through face-to-face interviews in respondents’ homes. The sample consisted of 1,200 permanent residents of Armenia older than the age of 18 and eligible to vote. It is representative of the general population by age, gender and region. 90% of respondents say the state shall abolish laws and practices that discriminate against women. More than 80% believe that prejudices and all other practices which are based on the idea of the inferiority of women to men should be abolished too. The report also shed light on the level of trust that Armenians have in the current authorities and their thoughts on fighting corruption in the country. 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 | 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. CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |