Armenian society lacks distinction between violence and upbringing of childrenNovember 20, 2010 - 16:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Expert of the European Commission on children’s rights protection Anahit Sahakyan said that any child should be aware of his rights not to be subjected to violence by adults. There are several types of violence towards children – physical, psychological and sexual, Anahit Sahakyan told a press conference. According to the expert, indifference is also among types of violence. According to Sahakyan, children usually conceal acts of cruelty towards them. “Our work is aimed at revealing similar cases. If violence takes place at home, various measures are applied towards parents, up to deprival of parental rights,” the expert said. She noted that children are subjected to violence both in wealthy and socially needy families. “The Armenian society often lacks distinction between violence and upbringing of children,” the expert said. Sahakyan added that programs on children’s rights protection successfully operate in Armenia, specifically, in Yerevan, Syunik and Lori provinces. 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 | EU, EAEU are incompatible, Russia tells Armenia The arrival of extra-regional players in Armenia “will have consequences,” Russian Deputy PM Alexei Overchuk has said. Armenia top European Youth Team Chess Championships after Round 4 The Armenian national team top the standings at the European Youth Team Chess Championships 2024 on the Greek island of Rhodes. GAIFF: Tarsem Singh to preside over Regional Competition jury Tarsem Singh is perhaps best known to Armenian audiences as the author behind Lady Gaga’s 911 music video, inspired by the aesthetics of Sergei Parajanov. ICRC reps visit Armenians held in Azerbaijan The staff of the International Committee of the Red Cross have visited Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians currently being held in Azerbaijan. |