The Indomitable Sukhudyan: One Woman’s Struggle Against Child Abuse and the Powers That Be
On March 10, Mariam Sukhudyan was awarded the U.S. Embassy of Armenia’s first ever Woman of Courage Award. In her speech, U.S. Ambassador Marie L. Yovanovitch commended Mariam for her environmental and civic activism: “[Mariam] has campaigned to protect Armenia’s forests, wildlife, and environment; she has volunteered in schools for special needs children; and when she arrived at Nubarashen Special School #11, and found neglect and abuse of children in its care, she knew that she had to act to stop it… Not just for those individual children. And certainly not for her own benefit. But for justice, for the welfare of this country’s children, and for the future of Armenia as a country where the rule of law prevails.”
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Bravo! Courage and patience… that’s all I can say, and oh yeah! Though it is scary, don’t be afraid to fight for your rights.
Ms. Mariam Sukhudyan is a great Personality with a capital letter.
Thank You Ms. Mariam Sukhudyan! All citizens of the World that have kind will are pleased with what You are doing.
Thank you Mariam. You and the people like you will chance Armenia. Keep up the good job. We are with you.
Thanks to individuals like Mariam, change can and will happen. It’s about time
Congratulations and thanks for all what you do in name of humanity. It is time to get rid of some disgusting creatures.
Mariam, abrees… you have spoken up for our children, our future citizens of Armenia.
May God bless you in all your endeavors. Manooshag
Good job. children all over the world need to have a voice on abuse.
I had the opportunity to meet Mariam at the last conference on Child Abuse and Trafficking in Armenia. We found her to be honest and forthright about the issues facing Armenian children, especially those that are orphaned and have no voice.
We have established 2 more orphananges and shelters with training centers so the children will learn a technical skill. The First Lady of Armenia is also a big supporter of our programs. By 2016 Armenia hopes to shut down the state run orphanages and build up the great Foster Care program.
Many of the local Armenian Families are taking in our children and offering loving homes and care.