Disability in Armenia
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This page has curated news from Armenia. There are a total of 6 links.
Highlights
In Economics and Social Protection:
Corruption and disrespect in the process of disability assessment “The disability assessment process has been considered the most corrupt for many years. There were many stories in the media about this and criminal cases have been initiated.” (2023, Jam News)
Contents
- Economics and Social Protection
- Education and Childhood
- Employment, Business and Work
- Humanitarian, Migrants and Refugees
- Policy and Rights
Economics and Social Protection
Social Protection
Corruption and disrespect in the process of disability assessment “The disability assessment process has been considered the most corrupt for many years. There were many stories in the media about this and criminal cases have been initiated.” (2023, Jam News)
Education and Childhood
Transforming lives of children with special needs in Armenia
“As of recent reports, approximately 4,000 children with disabilities are enrolled in special education institutions, while around 2,000 are integrated into mainstream schools with varying levels of support.” (May, Civilnet)
Employment, Business and Work
Work gives me my independence Rafael Martirosyan does charity work and is a senior packer at his family’s bakery business in Armenia. He has Down syndrome:
“Work makes me a better person. As my co-workers will tell you, I am responsible and work hard. The fact that I am working makes me more independent.” (2023, ILO)
Humanitarian, Migrants and Refugees
Supporting Refugee Children with Disabilities. “UNICEF has provided specialised support to refugee children with disabilities in Armenia.” (Jul, UNICEF)
Joint statement on the blockade of the Lachin Corridor, Nagorno-Karabakh (2023, IDA)
Policy and Rights
Situation Analysis of the rights of persons with disabilities. (2022, UNPRPD)