ALLA LEVONYAN BECOMES UNICEF ARMENIA GOODWILL AMBASSADOR

ArmRadio.am
18.04.2007 13:37

Armenia’s renowned singer Alla Levonyan joined today the ranks of
200 celebrities around the world who have partnered with UNICEF to
advocate for children ‘s rights.

"Ms. Levonyan’s appointment as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador is not
just a recognition of her fame and talents, but more importantly, a
recognition of her commitment to improving the situation of children
in this country that she has demonstrated by participating in various
benevolent activities and campaigns benefiting vulnerable children,"
UNICEF Representative Sheldon Yett told a press conference at UN
House in Yerevan.

"People of all ages in this country enjoy Ms. Levonyan’s music. We
at UNICEF Armenia hope that Alla Levonyan’s voice will help us focus
attention on the most pressing needs of children in Armenia," the
UNICEF Representative stressed.

Celebrating Alla Levonyan’s appointment, Mr. Yett presented the
newly appointed Goodwill Ambassador with a UNICEF T-shirt and a cap
symbolizing her commitment to UNICEF’s mission to ensure every child’s
right to health, education, equality and protection.

"I am truly honoured to accept this new and challenging role. Before
this appointment I was responsible for my two children only, now
my responsibility has grown to embrace all children of Armenia. I am
excited to begin doing what I can to bring more attention to children’s
issues," said Alla Levonyan.

Alla Levonyan is one of the most popular and respected singers in
Armenia, whose unique voice and talent charms Armenians and others
from all over the world. She is known for contributing proceeds from
her concerts and sales of her albums to help persons with disabilities
in Armenia.

"We are confident that Alla Levonyan will be a highly respected and
effective National Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF who will be able
to use her talent and fame for the benefit of Armenia’s children,"
Sheldon Yett said.