  Family violence in Armenian villages to be discussed in YerevanMarch 24, 2009 - 20:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On Apr. 3 Lisa Fund will hold discussions and "Territory of Silence" documentary screening within the framework of program entitled "Domestic Violence: A Primary Care Issue for Rural Women". The program is initiated with the assistance of US Embassy in Armenia. ""Territory of Silence" was the title that suited most. It was hard to find people willing to acknowledge they're being subjected to domestic violence. Most of them choose to hush up the problem," documentary director Mariam Ohanyan related. The discussion will be attended by Women's Rights Center President Susanna Vardanyan, NGOs representatives, sociologists and lawyers.   Top stories As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. 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.   Partner news Most popular in the section |  Related sections Latest news Armenia named European U18 chess vice-champion  The U18 chess team of Armenia won the title of vice-champion of the European Team Championship.Iran says change in presidency won’t affect ties with Armenia Ambassador Mehdi Sobhani made the remarks when speaking to reporters at the Iranian Embassy.Congress draft bill condemns Azerbaijan for Karabakh ethnic cleansing The bill condemns Azerbaijan for perpetrating ethnic cleansing against the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh.MEPs issue statement to defend Armenia-France military cooperation The deputies emphasized that having an army armed with combat and modern military equipment is the sovereign right of any country. |
