Yerevan is hosting a parliamentary conference of CIS, Central and Eastern Europe states on protection of the rights of vulnerable children.

The event was organised by Armenian National Assembly, UNICEF and Interparliamentary Union.

Over 100 delegates, parliamentarians and international experts were invited to participate, Armenian parliament's official website reported.

The 3-day conference will focus on the issues of children's health and education, with the relevant experience of progressive states presented.