On January 5, the Human Rights Defender Anahit Manasyan
and the National Director of the "SOS Children's Villages" Armenian
charitable foundation Spartak Sargsyan signed a memorandum of understanding.
By signing the memorandum, the parties agreed to
cooperate and join their efforts in the protection of children's rights in the
Republic of Armenia.
Anahit Manasyan stated that it is extremely important to
create a protected environment for children which is free from all kinds of
violence against them and where the implementation of their rights will be
guaranteed. It is one of the priorities of the activities of the Human Rights
Defender.
In her speech, the Defender emphasized the activities of
the Armenian charitable foundation "SOS Children's Villages", taking
into consideration the experience and mission of the last years.
"SOS Children's Villages" Armenian charitable
foundation has been operating for 33 years.
The foundation carries out its activities in two directions: alternative
care services, as well as family strengthening service for families with underage
children in a difficult social situation.