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iGorts participants accompanied by the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs visited Gyumri
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On September 1, the Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs officially launched the 2025–2026 cohort of the iGorts program. This year, 44 Diaspora Armenian professionals from 15 countries have arrived in Armenia to begin their service within the country’s public administration system.
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13 Oct 2025
Closing Ceremony of the Armenian phase of the Diaspora Youth Ambassador Program
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The Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia has concluded the two-week training phase in Armenia of the 2025–2026 Diaspora Youth Ambassador program.
This year, the program brought together 27 young participants from 14 countries — France, Germany, Sweden, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Russia, Romania, the Netherlands, Georgia, Iran, China, Estonia, and Canada.
Over the course of 13 intensive days in Armenia, the ambassadors took part in a specially designed educational program that combined both theoretical and practical components, including lectures, workshops, experience-sharing sessions, and meetings with professionals from various fields.
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06 Oct 2025
Last days of the Diaspora Youth Ambassador program in Armenia
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As part of the final days of the Diaspora Youth Ambassador program in Armenia, participants met with Nina Ohanyan, Acting Head of the Department for Coordination of Diplomatic Operations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia.
The participants also visited the Engineering City, toured the site, and met with the founders of Engineering City, National Instruments, Cifora, UATE, Eqwefy, AICA, and Armath startup programs.
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06 Oct 2025
The Diaspora Youth Ambassadors met with the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Zareh Sinanyan
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The Diaspora Youth Ambassador program continues, and as part of it, the youth ambassadors met with Zareh Sinanyan, the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia.
The High Commissioner welcomed the participants’ commitment to Armenia, emphasized their role within diaspora communities, acknowledged their contributions, and expressed hope that the program would help them become even stronger partners for both the Office and their local communities.
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02 Oct 2025
The educational and cultural activities continues for the Diaspora Youth Ambassadors
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The ambassadors attended a lecture by Sergey Tantushyan, professor at the American University of Armenia, business trainer, and consultant, on “Persuasive Communication: How to Convince Others by First Knowing Yourself.” He introduced practical tools for effective communication, along with methods to strengthen self-awareness and leadership skills.
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30 Sept 2025
Participants of the Diaspora Youth Ambassador Program traveled to Lori Province over the weekend
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Over the weekend, participants of the Diaspora Youth Ambassador Program traveled to Lori Province. The youth ambassadors visited some of Armenia’s most significant historical and cultural landmarks, including the monastic complexes of Haghpat, Sanahin, and Akhtala, as well as Sevanavank.
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29 Sept 2025
On the fifth day of the Diaspora Youth Ambassador Program, organized by the Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, participants joined a discussion o
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On the fifth day of the Diaspora Youth Ambassador Program, organized by the Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, participants joined a discussion on “My Community.” During the workshop, the youth ambassadors shared presentationthes about their communities, reflecting on their experiences in community work, key achievements, and the challenges they encounter.
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29 Sept 2025
On the fourth day of the Diaspora Youth Ambassador Program, participants joined a workshop on community engagement
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On the fourth day of the Diaspora Youth Ambassador Program, participants joined a workshop on community engagement. The session was led by the staff of the Republic of Armenia Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs, including several alumni of the program.
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26 Sept 2025
The participants of the Diaspora Youth Ambassador program continued their 13-day training course in Armenia
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The participants of the Diaspora Youth Ambassador program, implemented by the Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, continued their 13-day training course in Armenia. On the third day of the program, they began with a meeting with Program Director Lilit Khachatryan, who presented the Office’s programs as well as details of the community engagement phase of the Diaspora Youth Ambassador program.
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25 Sept 2025
The 27 participants of the fifth edition of the Diaspora Youth Ambassador Program continue their 13-day training course
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The 27 participants of the fifth edition of the Diaspora Youth Ambassador Program, implemented by the Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, continue their 13-day training course.
On the second day of the program, the young ambassadors took part in a series of lectures and workshops, including:
Lecture and discussion: “Armenia and Current Political Processes” with political consultant and CivilNet commentator Eric Hacopian.
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24 Sept 2025