Armenia launched 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence campaignNovember 25, 2009 - 16:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In every country, women and girls continue to be plagued by violence, causing tremendous suffering. Such violence undermines development, genereates instabiity , and makes peace that much harder to achieve, We must demand accountability for violations and take concrete steps to end impunity, UN Secreatry General Ban Ki Moon said on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.A campaign "16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence" aiming to increase public awareness of gender-based violence was launched Wednesday in Yerevan. On that occasion, UN House hosted a news conference. Ms. Lala Ghazaryan, Head of Family, Women and Children Issues Department at Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs presented the current challenges and results achieved by the government in the field of combating gender based violence. Ms. Jina Sargzova, UNFPA coordinator of «Combating Gender Based Violence in the South Caucasus» project and «16 Days» campaign in Armenia talked about various activities, such as press conferences, public hearings, public service announcements broadcasting, film screenings, round table discussions with participation of refugees, rural women and local government representatives, The planned activities focused on cultural and national aspects of violence against women, including domestic violence, trafficking and HIV/AIDS, men's participation in combating gender-based violence and the importance of the youth involvement. The program which will last till December 10 envisages psycological consultations for violence victims, meetings with refugee women, as well as radio broadcasts on other topics. The 16-day period also highlights other significant dates including December 1, World AIDS Day and December 2, the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. 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. Partner 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 20-22 Armenia 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. |