A seminar focusing on sexual assault awareness was held on Thursday at the Glendale Youth Center. The seminar, hosted by Armenians and Progressive Politics, featured Detective Christopher Clay from the Glendale Police Department Violent Crimes-Sexual Assault unit and Dr. Ani Karayan, Ph.D., clinical psychologist.
“Our goal with this event was to bring attention to the realities of what sexual assault looks like in the age of social media,” said Alik Ourfalian, one of the organizers of the event. “By starting this conversation in our communities, we aim to raise awareness about what sexual assault is, how to prevent it, and how to support survivors who hav experienced it.”
Detective Clay began the evening by shedding light on the realities of online communications. He stressed the potential of victimization of unsuspecting adolescents on online platforms and urged parents to remain vigilant and monitor their children’s online activity. Dr. Karayan then covered the potential consequences on victims’ mental health, as well as how parents can approach such subjects with their children and the available resources they can turn to. With most in attendance being parents of teenagers, the speakers answered numerous questions from the attendees.
The sentiment among those in attendance was that conversations of sexual assault awareness and prevention are crucial in our communities. Attendees urged the organizers and speakers to host subsequent events around the topic so that such discussions can be widespread in our communities.
ArmInfo.It is snowing in Artsakh and the air temperature is 0 с C, but 100,000 Artsakh residents (80% of the total population) have for the fifth day not been supplied with gas, including hot water and heating," Artsakh State Minister Artak Beglaryan reported on Telegram.
He stressed that the gas main was damaged and Azerbaijan does not allow Russian peacekeepers and Armenian specialists to repair the damaged gas main.
"The conclusion is that Azerbaijan wants to continue its crimes against humanity and force Armenians into leaving Artsakh. We firmly standing in our ancient homeland and no hardship will not shake out will," he said.
PanARMENIAN.Net - Winemaking advances to the mountains: at an altitude of 2080 meters above the sea level, next to Smbataberd and Tsaghats Kar, is the organic vineyard of Maran company. The Company has founded the highest vineyard in the organic world with the philosophy of preserving and balancing biodiversity.
Maran is the first private wine producer in independent Armenia and now it is one of the pioneers in organic winemaking.
When Founder of Maran company, Avag Harutyunyan, was founding the organic vineyard with his sons, he knew that there were going to be bigger expenses and more difficulties. They needed reliable partners who would go down that road together with them.
Maran took part in the Organic Agriculture Development program, implemented jointly by ACBA Bank and German Nature Protection Union (NABU) and received a certificate of an organic wine maker.
“When we were planting this vineyard, from the beginning we had the understanding that we were taking a great weight on our shoulders. You have to grow it for a long time, to have crops later. If not for the support from ACBA Bank and NABU, we wouldn’t have managed to overcome this situation. We have planted the vineyard not touching any bushes or stones. We have tried not to touch the landscape. We have used only organic materials to grow healthy,
Maran is now exported to more than ten countries – Australia, Thaiwan, China, Czech Republic, Poland, the Netherlands, France, U.S. etc.
11:05, 8 March, 2022
YEREVAN, MARCH 8, ARMENPRESS. The Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense continues to spread disinformation on the border situation, falsely accusing the Armenian military in opening fire at Azerbaijani military positions in various sections of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, the Armenian Ministry of Defense said in a statement.
The latest disinformation from the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense was released on March 8, falsely accusing the Armenian military in opening fire at Azerbaijani positions deployed in the western section of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border in the morning of March 8.
“This information is again false. After the provocation by the Azerbaijani side in the same direction on March 7, the situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border has been relatively stable and under the full control of the Armenian Armed Forces,” the Armenian Ministry of Defense said.
14:27, 5 March, 2022
YEREVAN, MARCH 5, ARMENPRESS. 3033 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Georgia in the past 24 hours, the stopcov.ge reports.
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Georgia has reached 1 million 623 thousand 672.
The recoveries rose by 8118 in one day.
32 patients have died, bringing the death toll to 16,338.
Members of the Pan-Armenian Council with Consul General Ambassador Armen Baibourtian
GLENDALE— A capacity audience gathered at the invitation of the Pan-Armenian Council of the Western United States on February 15 to honor the distinguished career of Dr. Armen Baibourtian, Consul General of Armenia to Los Angeles.
Attorney Garo Ghazarian, the master of ceremonies, highlighted the vision of the PAC-WUSA: a forum to address concerns and provide a unified voice to the community. He then praised the evening’s honoree for his unwavering support for our Community, and for empowering PAC’s service to the community – from organizing the over 100,000 people strong protest against the Azerbaijani aggression on Artsakh and Armenia, to the fundraising of over $1,500,000.00 to aid the Armenian community of Lebanon.
The head table at the event Ambassador Armen Baibourtian with his family
Following Ghazarian’s remarks, members of the clergy presented the invocation. Thereafter, the staff of the Consul General were acknowledged and thanked for their dedicated service. Ghazarian also recognized Yvette Baibourtian, the wife of the Consul General, for her steadfast support of Dr. Baibourtian and her service to the Armenian community.
Lena Bozoyan, the moderator of the PAC-WUSA, expressed her deep gratitude to Dr. Baibourtian for his exceptional, decades-long, public service to the Armenian people, most notably during the immense recent challenges wrought on Artsakh and Armenia during the devastating 44 day war and its aftermath during the global Coronavirus pandemic. Ms. Bozoyan spoke of Dr. Baibourtian’s impeccable integrity, great humbleness and his willingness to work closely with all of the various organizations of our community.
The audience then heard from Arch. Hovnan Derderian of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America, Bishop Torkom Donoyan of the Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America, Monsignor Parsegh Baghdassarian of the Armenian Catholic Church, Very Rev. Henrik Shahnazarian of the Armenian Evangelical Union of North America and Arch. Barkev Mardirossian. Each religious leader praised Dr. Baibourtian’s compassionate leadership of the Armenian community and his service to our people, zealously advocating for the advancement of Armenia and all Armenians.
The program continued with Ghazarian highlighting Dr. Baibourtian’s exceptional career, noting that he attained post-graduate degrees at Harvard University, M.I.T, and a Ph.D. from Yerevan State University. Among several other diplomatic posts held, he recalled Dr. Baibourtian’s two tours of duty as Consul General in Los Angeles, and as Armenia’s Ambassador to India.
Attorney Joseph Kanimian, representing the Board of Governors of the House of Armenia, where the Consul General’s office is housed, congratulated Dr. Baibourtian for his many achievements and suggested that this was not an end, but a beginning of continued service to the Armenian people.
During the evening, Dr. Baibourtian received several commendations including from City of Glendale Police Chief Carl Povilitis, and Glendale Mayor, Paula Devine. On behalf of the PAC, Avedik Izmirlian, and Dr. Raffi Balian, each made presentations of gifts to the honoree in recognition of his years of selfless service.
Also recognized was honoree’s spouse, Yvette Baibourtian, who was presented with a gift by PAC members Mayda Kuredjian and Shoushan Baghdabourian.
Finally, Dr. Baibourtian addressed the audience, as he thanked the PAC and the attendees for the touching tribute. He praised the Armenian community of Los Angeles and the PAC-WUSA for being a positive force and an exceptional example of unity for all to follow. He spoke fondly of how the PAC unified the entire community during the 44 day war and answered the call for support to the motherland, providing tremendous inspiration the people in Armenia and Artsakh.
The evening came to a close with representatives of the clergy leading everyone in prayer.
The erroneous deportation of an Armenian citizen born in Azerbaijan to the latter was prevented as a result of cooperation between the Prosecutor General's Offices of Armenia and Russia, Armenian News-NEWS.am has learned from the Prosecutor General's Office of Armenia.
In view of the fact that this person had committed an administrative offense in Russia, a Russian court had ruled that this individual should be held administratively liable and be deported from Russia.
But in the introductory part of this decision, the court had erroneously stated that this person was an Azerbaijani citizen, in which case there was a risk of deportation to Azerbaijan.
The Prosecutor General's Office of Armenia took measures to stop this deportation process—and by engaging the Prosecutor General's Office of Russia and the authorized state agencies of Armenia in resolving this matter.
With the assistance of the Prosecutor General's Office of Russia, this matter was presented to the Russian court that had made the above-mentioned decision. As a result, this court changed the inaccuracy in this decision, and this person was returned to Armenia.
12:40, 17 February, 2022
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 17, ARMENPRESS. The government of Armenia approved today providing financial support to the Boxing Federation for holding the 2022 European Boxing Championship in Yerevan on May 21-31.
During the Cabinet meeting today Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Vahram Dumanyan said the draft envisages providing 77 million 768 thousand drams for holding the event.
The minister said that nearly 280 athletes from over 40 countries are expected to participate in the championship.
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in his turn said that it is necessary to properly prepare for the event. He said that other allocations will also be provided on this direction.
“We are also allocating money to the Sports and Concert Complex so that it manages to get ready. This year we will have an event of pan-European significance in the Sports and Concert Complex. The talk is about the Junior Eurovision Contest. I draw the attention of the ministry of economy, our partners of the tourism sector on these events. I think this is a good chance for our tourism companies to get activated and recover the tourism flows in the post-Covid period”, the PM said.
In turn Minister of Economy Vahan Kerobyan informed that other events are also expected in the country this year. Particularly, the UN World Tourism Organization’s annual conference which will be held in Armenia this year on June 1-3. The minister said they will try to hold it in Gyumri’s Sev Berd (Black Fortress). In addition, the Starmus international festival will take place in September on the sidelines of which 6 Nobel Prize winners will arrive in Armenia.
Works are also underway to invite Nobel Prize winner Artem Patapoutian to Armenia in mid-June.
The Minister of Education said that Armenia will also host the 2022 International Biology Olympiad.
20:18,
YEREVAN, 17 FEBRUARY, ARMENPRESS. Ambassador of Armenia to Greece Tigran Mkrtchyan met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece Nikos Dendias, ARMENPRESS reports the Embassy of Armenia in Greece informs.
The Greek Foreign Minister congratulated the Ambassador on the launch of his mission and wished him success.
Nikos Dendias said that the Armenian-Greek relations are traditionally on a solid foundation, only positive dynamics should be expected in that respect.
Ambassador Tigran Mkrtchyan presented the main directions of his mission. The Ambassador noted that in parallel with the current active political dialogue and military cooperation, there are wide opportunities to deepen bilateral economic ties, scientific-educational-cultural contacts, as well as parliamentary diplomacy.
Ambassador Tigran Mkrtchyan presented Armenia's positions on regional developments.