NAGORNO-KARABAKH NGOs TO GATHER FOR FIRST CONFERENCE ON MAY 17

ARMENPRESS
May 16, 2008

YEREVAN, MAY 16, ARMENPRESS: Non-governmental organizations of
Nagorno-Karabakh will convene on May 17 for their first conference
which is entitled "Nagorno-Karabakh Civic Sector; the Past and
Development Prospects."

Irina Grigorian, administrator of the Center for Conflicts
Transformation and Peace Resource, told Armenpress that the goal of
the gathering is to discuss with non-governmental originations and
identify what kind of problems exist in Nagorno Karabakh and what
kind of programs they are implementing.

She said also new projects for which there is a need, will be
proposed. Participants will also find out what they can do to help
each other and the society in general.

Representatives of about 70 non-governmental organizations will take
part in the conference.