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Zaruhi Batoyan

@Batoyan

Member of Parliament, Former Minister of Labour and Social Affairs of the Republic of #Armenia |✉️[email protected]

 Armenia
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Joined September 2009
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Speaking at CBD #COP17 Green Zone on humane companion animal population management 🐾 Armenia's new animal welfare law is a solid legal foundation. Next step: a clear Action Plan with measurable goals for state, local & expert cooperation. Joint work continues! #AnimalWelfare
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The National Assembly adopted in 1st reading our legislative package to prevent domestic violence. Key updates: • Stricter penalties in the Criminal Code • Mandatory rehabilitation for offenders • Mandatory police video/audio recording • Stronger victim-centered protection
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Seeing violence through a child's eyes to prevent it. Hosted the "State of a Little Soul" exhibition at NA. Drawings by survivors' children show how vital timely protection is. We are currently discussing our legislative package to end domestic violence & protect victims.
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Seeing violence through a child's eyes to prevent it. Hosted the "State of a Little Soul" exhibition at NA. Drawings by survivors' children show how vital timely protection is. We are currently discussing our legislative package to end domestic violence & protect victims.
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We held a working discussion at the National Assembly on our legislative package addressing #domestic #violence.
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📍 Attended the #WHDC side event by @OSCE_ODIHR & @OSCEPA on disability-inclusive parliaments. Highlighted Armenia’s progress & my passed initiatives: video receptions for people with mobility issues & live sign language for public hearings. Inclusion drives real change! ♿️🇦🇲
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In Stockholm, I spoke about my and my colleagues’ experiences with disinformation targeting politicians, particularly women, online attacks, and their impact on political participation.
In Stockholm, I spoke about my and my colleagues’ experiences with disinformation targeting politicians, particularly women, online attacks, and their impact on political participation. Open communication, direct engagement with citizens, and access to reliable information are essential to counter disinformation and strengthen trust. These challenges know no borders. Strengthening international cooperation, sharing effective tools, and developing coordinated responses are essential to protecting democratic resilience and ensuring meaningful political participation without fear.

ALT In Stockholm, I spoke about my and my colleagues’ experiences with disinformation targeting politicians, particularly women, online attacks, and their impact on political participation. Open communication, direct engagement with citizens, and access to reliable information are essential to counter disinformation and strengthen trust. These challenges know no borders. Strengthening international cooperation, sharing effective tools, and developing coordinated responses are essential to protecting democratic resilience and ensuring meaningful political participation without fear.

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I am continuing my work in the NA as Deputy Chair of the Committee on Health Care. My priorities remain unchanged: protecting human rights, supporting vulnerable groups, and advancing public health & social services. 📩 [email protected]
I am continuing my work in the @National_Assem as Deputy Chair of the Committee on Health Care. My priorities remain unchanged: protecting human rights, supporting vulnerable groups, and advancing public health & social services. 📩 zaruhi.batoyan@parliament.am

ALT I am continuing my work in the @National_Assem as Deputy Chair of the Committee on Health Care. My priorities remain unchanged: protecting human rights, supporting vulnerable groups, and advancing public health & social services. 📩 [email protected]

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A new chapter, with the same sense of responsibility and even more to accomplish. #Anewchapter
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I have been appointed to the @osce_odihr Advisory Panel on the Political Participation of Persons with Disabilities for a 4-year term.  Looking forward to advising on policies, supporting legislative reviews, & working to make true inclusion a reality. Grateful for the trust!
I have been appointed to the @osce_odihr Advisory Panel on the Political Participation of Persons with Disabilities for a 4-year term. Looking forward to advising on policies, supporting legislative reviews, & working to make true inclusion a reality. Grateful for the trust!

ALT I have been appointed to the @osce_odihr Advisory Panel on the Political Participation of Persons with Disabilities for a 4-year term. Looking forward to advising on policies, supporting legislative reviews, & working to make true inclusion a reality. Grateful for the trust!

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Honored to officially begin my work as a Member of the National Assembly of Armenia.🇦🇲 #Armenia #NationalAssembly #PublicService #Leadership #Policy
Honored to officially begin my work as a Member of the National Assembly of Armenia.🇦🇲 #Armenia #NationalAssembly #PublicService #Leadership #Policy

ALT Honored to officially begin my work as a Member of the National Assembly of Armenia.🇦🇲 #Armenia #NationalAssembly #PublicService #Leadership #Policy

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At #COSP19 in NY, I addressed the side event "Promoting Political Participation: Accessible Parliaments as Drivers for Inclusion." #InclusionMatters #CRPD
At #COSP19 in NY, I addressed the side event "Promoting Political Participation: Accessible Parliaments as Drivers for Inclusion." Real change begins with our presence in decision-making spaces. Laws & accessible buildings matter, but we must ensure decisions are made with us, not for us.

ALT At #COSP19 in NY, I addressed the side event "Promoting Political Participation: Accessible Parliaments as Drivers for Inclusion." Real change begins with our presence in decision-making spaces. Laws & accessible buildings matter, but we must ensure decisions are made with us, not for us.

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On June 10, I’ll be participating in the #COSP19 side event in NY: "Advancing Political Participation: Accessible Parliaments as Drivers of Disability Inclusion." 🇺 📅 Wed, June 10 | 13:15–14:30 📍 UN HQ, Conference Room 6 Join our discussion! Supported by @osce_odihr.
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The showcase highlights the resilience and leadership of women from #Armenia, #Georgia, #Moldova, and #Ukraine. Explore the stories here: themanyfacesofwomanhood.com #Brussels #MontDesArts #EU4GenderEquality #WomenEmpowerment
Proud to share that my photos are featured in the "Many Faces of Womanhood" exhibition, now open at Mont des Arts, Brussels. The showcase highlights the resilience and leadership of women from Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine. Explore the stories here: https://themanyfacesofwomanhood.com #Brussels #MontDesArts #EU4GenderEquality #WomenEmpowerment

ALT Proud to share that my photos are featured in the "Many Faces of Womanhood" exhibition, now open at Mont des Arts, Brussels. The showcase highlights the resilience and leadership of women from Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine. Explore the stories here: https://themanyfacesofwomanhood.com #Brussels #MontDesArts #EU4GenderEquality #WomenEmpowerment

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April 24, 2026, marks the 111th anniversary of the #ArmenianGenocide.
April 24, 2026, marks the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.

ALT April 24, 2026, marks the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.

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🇦🇲🇫🇷 Armenia-France relations are strategic, based on security issues Today, at the National Assembly, joined by the members of the Armenia-France Friendship Group, we hosted a delegation led by @LDevinaz, Chair of the France-Armenia Friendship Group of the French Senate.
🇦🇲🇫🇷 The Armenia-France relations are strategic, based on security issues Today, at the National Assembly, joined by the members of the Armenia-France Friendship Group, we hosted a delegation led by @LDevinaz, Chair of the France-Armenia Friendship Group of the French Senate.

ALT 🇦🇲🇫🇷 The Armenia-France relations are strategic, based on security issues Today, at the National Assembly, joined by the members of the Armenia-France Friendship Group, we hosted a delegation led by @LDevinaz, Chair of the France-Armenia Friendship Group of the French Senate.

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We discussed the integration of displaced persons from #NagornoKarabakh at the third annual #ArmenianForum for #DemocraticSecurity, focusing on housing, political participation, and challenges after the 2023 forced displacement.
We discussed the integration of displaced persons from #NagornoKarabakh at the third annual #ArmenianForum for #DemocraticSecurity, focusing on housing, political participation, and challenges after the 2023 forced displacement.

ALT We discussed the integration of displaced persons from #NagornoKarabakh at the third annual #ArmenianForum for #DemocraticSecurity, focusing on housing, political participation, and challenges after the 2023 forced displacement.

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Warmest Christmas wishes to all those who are celebrating today.
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🇩🇪🤝🇦🇲 Am 30. und 31. Oktober fanden in Berlin Regierungsverhandlungen zwischen Armenien und Deutschland statt.
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I participated in the roundtable discussion organized by the NGO “Agenda for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities” on the topic “Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities”. #pwd #Accessibility #justice
I participated in the roundtable discussion organized by the NGO “Agenda for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities” on the topic “Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities,” and subsequently raised the issues highlighted during the discussion in the course of the 2026 state budget debates, addressing them to the Urban Development Committee in relation to accessibility concerns.

ALT I participated in the roundtable discussion organized by the NGO “Agenda for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities” on the topic “Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities,” and subsequently raised the issues highlighted during the discussion in the course of the 2026 state budget debates, addressing them to the Urban Development Committee in relation to accessibility concerns.

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