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`UN for You' Month in Armenia: 20th anniversary of UN presence in Armenia
armradio.am
17:08 28.09.2012
0Armenia, UNThe United Nations in Armenia together with its strategic
partners - government officials, representatives of the diplomatic
corps, international organizations, private sector, civil society,
educational institutions and media, celebrates today the 20th
anniversary of the UN presence in the country.
The main event of the celebrations is an official reception at the
`Lovers' Park' in Yerevan. During the latter a photo album
illustrating the twenty-year achievements of UN Armenia Office was
presented to the public.
Dafina Gercheva, UN Resident Coordinator, UNDP Resident Representative
in Armenia said: `I cannot emphasize enough the significance the UN
places upon its partnerships with the various actors in Armenian
society. The strategic cooperation with the Government, private
sector, academia, civil society and media has been instrumental for
demonstrating our role as an impartial facilitator and promoter of
Armenia's transition towards functional democracy and market economy.'
`Over these past 20 years, jointly with the partners, the UN has
delivered innumerable benefits for the country with the transparency,
integrity and neutrality that are hallmarks of our work. We have
contributed towards the advancement of the sustainable human
development and the achievement of the nationalized Millennium
Development Goals through enhancing state capacity, supporting a
profound legislative reform and strengthening social fabric and
country's resilience. I express my great appreciation to the Armenian
people who believe deeply in our work for peace, sustainable
development, and human rights,' she added.
Hovik Abrahamyan, President of the National Assembly said: `The UN in
Armenia is our reliable partner and has supported Armenia's efforts
towards sustainable development. The work of the United Nations
reaches every corner of the country, affects our lives and contributes
to the wellbeing of our nation.'
Dafina Gercheva also thanked all UN partners, including the
government, civil society, and media for their cooperation and support
to the work of different UN institutions operating in Armenia.
This event inaugurates the UN Month in Armenia. As a part of the
celebration of this milestone, the UN together with the Ministries of
Foreign Affairs and Transport and Communications and HayPost will
organize the cancellation ceremony of a specially designed post stamp,
dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the Armenian membership in the UN
and 20th anniversary of the UN presence in Armenia, which will take
place on UN Day - 24 October.
On the UN Day Armenian journalists will receive a UN Journalism Award
for the most professional coverage of the issues related to the UN
work in Armenia. The UN expert jury will select the winners according
to their professionalism, creativity, and in-depth knowledge of the UN
work in Armenia.
On the same day a historical photo exhibition will be opened at the UN
House. It will illustrate the UN work and achievements in support of
the country's efforts towards sustainable development and will raise
public awareness on the UN values. It will travel around the country,
in order to reach out to everyone. In addition to the photo exhibition
debates on the UN role and its achievements will be organized.
During the month, the UN Resident Coordinator and Heads of UN
Agencies, Funds and Programmes will also discuss with the students of
Armenian universities the role of the UN in promoting human rights,
peace and securing and accelerating human development. UN literature
will be distributed to the students of different Yerevan Universities
by the Biblio-Bus of the National Library of Armenia, which hosts one
of the two UN Depository Libraries.
armradio.am
17:08 28.09.2012
0Armenia, UNThe United Nations in Armenia together with its strategic
partners - government officials, representatives of the diplomatic
corps, international organizations, private sector, civil society,
educational institutions and media, celebrates today the 20th
anniversary of the UN presence in the country.
The main event of the celebrations is an official reception at the
`Lovers' Park' in Yerevan. During the latter a photo album
illustrating the twenty-year achievements of UN Armenia Office was
presented to the public.
Dafina Gercheva, UN Resident Coordinator, UNDP Resident Representative
in Armenia said: `I cannot emphasize enough the significance the UN
places upon its partnerships with the various actors in Armenian
society. The strategic cooperation with the Government, private
sector, academia, civil society and media has been instrumental for
demonstrating our role as an impartial facilitator and promoter of
Armenia's transition towards functional democracy and market economy.'
`Over these past 20 years, jointly with the partners, the UN has
delivered innumerable benefits for the country with the transparency,
integrity and neutrality that are hallmarks of our work. We have
contributed towards the advancement of the sustainable human
development and the achievement of the nationalized Millennium
Development Goals through enhancing state capacity, supporting a
profound legislative reform and strengthening social fabric and
country's resilience. I express my great appreciation to the Armenian
people who believe deeply in our work for peace, sustainable
development, and human rights,' she added.
Hovik Abrahamyan, President of the National Assembly said: `The UN in
Armenia is our reliable partner and has supported Armenia's efforts
towards sustainable development. The work of the United Nations
reaches every corner of the country, affects our lives and contributes
to the wellbeing of our nation.'
Dafina Gercheva also thanked all UN partners, including the
government, civil society, and media for their cooperation and support
to the work of different UN institutions operating in Armenia.
This event inaugurates the UN Month in Armenia. As a part of the
celebration of this milestone, the UN together with the Ministries of
Foreign Affairs and Transport and Communications and HayPost will
organize the cancellation ceremony of a specially designed post stamp,
dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the Armenian membership in the UN
and 20th anniversary of the UN presence in Armenia, which will take
place on UN Day - 24 October.
On the UN Day Armenian journalists will receive a UN Journalism Award
for the most professional coverage of the issues related to the UN
work in Armenia. The UN expert jury will select the winners according
to their professionalism, creativity, and in-depth knowledge of the UN
work in Armenia.
On the same day a historical photo exhibition will be opened at the UN
House. It will illustrate the UN work and achievements in support of
the country's efforts towards sustainable development and will raise
public awareness on the UN values. It will travel around the country,
in order to reach out to everyone. In addition to the photo exhibition
debates on the UN role and its achievements will be organized.
During the month, the UN Resident Coordinator and Heads of UN
Agencies, Funds and Programmes will also discuss with the students of
Armenian universities the role of the UN in promoting human rights,
peace and securing and accelerating human development. UN literature
will be distributed to the students of different Yerevan Universities
by the Biblio-Bus of the National Library of Armenia, which hosts one
of the two UN Depository Libraries.