ARS Participates in UN Conference on Women

A delegation representing the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) is currently in New York to take part in the United Nation’s 55th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).

Permanent Representative Garen Nazarian with ARS delegation members Valentine Berberian, Hamesd Beugekian, Houry Guedelekian, and Stephanie Killian.

The CSW conference began on Feb. 22, with representatives of member states, UN entities, and ECOSOC-accredited NGOs from all regions of the world in attendance. This year’s theme focuses on the access and participation of women and girls in education, training, science, and technology, including the promotion of women’s equal access to full employment and decent work.

The ARS delegation is comprised of Stephanie Killian, Valentine Berberian, Hamesd Beugekian, and Houry Guedelekian. The delegation began its activities in New York on Feb. 22 by meeting with Garen Nazarian, the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Armenia at the UN. This year, Armenia occupies the chair of the Commission on the Status of Women.

During the coming days, the ARS delegation will participate in CSW meetings and workshops organized by UN member states and NGO’s, and will introduce the ARS mission to government delegations and NGO colleagues.

The 55th UN Commission on the Status of Women will continue its sessions until March 4.

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