Yerevan hosted a discussion on ratification of convention on people with limited abilityJune 29, 2009 - 21:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On June 29, Yerevan hosted a discussion on "Ratification and implementation of convention on people with limited ability: consequences, obstacles and necessary actions". The discussion was 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. "Armenia is one of the first countries to sign UNO convention, promoting the rights of disabled people. A law on social implementation of people with limited ability will soon be passed in RA. The law was discussed and coordinated with public organizations in charge," Head of the Department for Seniors and Disabled People at RA Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, Jemma Baghdasaryan noted. In her turn, "World Vision" organization representative Prasanna De Silva said," People with limited ability can greatly contribute to social development. Instead of feeling sorry for them, we have to create a corresponding filed of activity for people with limited ability." The event hosted 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 David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. 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. Partner news | Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. |