Ombudsperson: Training specialists to teach languages of national       minorities is still a relevant issue 

ArmInfo. On July 17 in Dilijan, RA Human Rights Defender Anahit Manasyan participated in a discussion on  "Ensuring the Right to Education of Representatives of National Minorities ". The event was organized by the RA National Assembly Committee on Human Rights and Public Affairs with the support of the UN Development Program (UNDP) Office in Armenia.  As reported by the Ombudsman's Office,  special attention was paid to the organization of  education for representatives of national minorities in Armenia, along with issues related to ensuring their right to general and  higher education.  In her speech, the Human Rights Defender  emphasized that protecting and promoting of the rights of national  minorities require a systematic approach and collaboration among  various stakeholders.

"The right to education is crucial for preserving the identity of  national minorities and their full participation in public life. It  is a priority for us to ensure this right not only in  legal terms,  but also in practice. In this context, the issue of training  specialists to teach the languages of national minorities is also  important and remains a challenging task. We must solve these issue  through collective efforts," Anahit Manasyan noted.

During the discussion, the participants touched upon  legal acts  governing this area, difficulties in training professional personnel,  and the lack of educational literature and specialized materials for  national minorities. They also emphasized the significance of  enhancing inclusiveness in the educational environment based on the  principles of diversity and equal opportunities.