  Uruguay's students to be taught about Armenian Genocide April 19, 2012 - 18:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Considering the proposal of Uruguay's Institute of Human Rights, the National Council for Education of Uruguay passed a decision to include Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day in major world event calendar for the country’s educational institutions, Hay Dat office reports. The message, disseminated by the National Council for Education, read that April 24 will henceforth be marked as Armenian Genocide commemoration day, stressing the need for instructing the teaching staffs of preschool, secondary and higher education institutions to inform the students about the tragedy, as well as create conditions for them to express their views on it. Uruguay, which was the first to officially recognize the Armenian genocide in 1965, reaffirmed adherence to its principles. The decision will raise awareness on details of the Armenian Genocide.   Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says.   Partner news |  Topic Latest news The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.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.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.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
