2007 IS ANNOUNCED IN ARMENIA YEAR OF UNITED MOVEMENT FOR PROTECTION OF INVALIDS’ RIGHTS

Noyan Tapan
Apr 05 2007

YEREVAN, APRIL 5, NOYAN TAPAN. The alliance of the "Protection
of Invalid People’s Interests" public organizations stated 2007
the year of united movement for protection of invalids’ rights
in Armenia. Susanna Tadevosian, the Chairperson of the alliance,
Chairwoman of the "Bridge of Hope" public organization stated about it
at the April 4 press-conference. In her words, the goal of the alliance
uniting 15 public organizations is to protect the invalids’ rights and
dignity, stimulating the process of their integration in the society.

Suren Ohanian, the Chairman of the "Lighthouse" public organization
mentioned that the invalids’ electoral rights will be violated
during this year parliamentary elections as it was during the
previous ones. He called on the political forces participating in the
elections to accompany their advertisements with surdo translations,
take measures to make polling stations accessible for invalids.