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Armenian National Youth Forum 2025 - Opportunities for Professional Engagement in Armenia
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On August 6, as part of the second day of the Armenian National Youth Forum with the theme “Meaningful and Sustainable Engagement,” a keynote address and roundtable discussion were held on the topic “Opportunities for Professional Engagement in Armenia.” The event brought together the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs, Zareh Sinanyan, representatives from partner organizations, and youth participants.
The High Commissioner outlined the programs implemented by the Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs and the pathways available for diaspora youth to pursue professional involvement in Armenia. He highlighted the Office’s ongoing initiatives and shared insights into the experiences of repatriates working across Armenia’s public and private sectors, followed by a Q&A session with attendees.
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06 Aug 2025
Armenian National Youth Forum 2025 - Creativity Zone: Armenian Artisanal Traditions
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On August 6, as part of the Armenian National Youth Forum, the “Creativity Zone: Armenian Artisanal Traditions” officially launched and will be active throughout the day.
The space brings together master artisans of both traditional and contemporary Armenian crafts to showcase the richness of our cultural heritage.
The creative zone features ceramics, carpet weaving, embroidery, and a range of both traditional and innovative handcrafted creations.
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06 Aug 2025
Armenian National Youth Forum 2025 - International Perspectives on Youth Policy
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As part of the Armenian National Youth Forum 2025 second day, themed “Meaningful and Sustainable Engagement,” a panel discussion about “International Perspectives on Youth Policy” was held.
During the session, speakers shared and compared successful models of youth policy from different countries, explored the perspectives of international organizations, and reflected on Armenia’s efforts to expand youth participation and engagement.
The panel featured Taguhi Ghazaryan, Member of the National Assembly of Armenia, Deputy Chair of the Standing Committee on Science, Education, Culture, Diaspora, Youth and Sport of the National Assembly of Armenia; Hasmik Aleksanyan, Adolescent Development Officer at UNICEF; and Rafał Perl, Deputy Director of the Department for Cooperation with Polish Diaspora and Poles Abroad.
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06 Aug 2025
Armenian National Youth Forum 2025 - Youth Engagement in Policy, Advocacy and Governance
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On August 6, the second day of the Armenian National Youth Forum 2025 continued under the theme “Meaningful and Sustainable Engagement” with a panel discussion titled “Youth Engagement in Policy, Advocacy and Governance,” bringing together leaders from Armenia and the diaspora who shared their experiences and emphasized why it’s essential for young people to be actively involved in shaping public life and influencing political decisions.
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06 Aug 2025
Armenian National Youth Forum 2025 - NextGen: Youth Leadership in the Diaspora
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The second day of the Armenian National Youth Forum 2025 began with a series of parallel sessions under the theme “Meaningful and Sustainable Engagement.”
The opening roundtable discussion, titled “NextGen: Youth Leadership in the Diaspora,” focused on the experiences and initiatives of active youth from different diaspora communities, and explored how these efforts can contribute to strengthening pan-Armenian unity and deepening Armenia–Diaspora ties.
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06 Aug 2025
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended the opening ceremony of the Armenian National Youth Forum 2025 at the Gabriel Sundukyan National Academic Theatre
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Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended the opening ceremony of the Armenian National Youth Forum 2025 at the Gabriel Sundukyan National Academic Theatre.
Organized by the Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs, the Forum runs from August 5 to 7. It hosts 600 Diaspora Armenian youth, aged 18 to 35, from over 50 countries. They will be joined by 200 participants from Armenia throughout the forum.
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05 Aug 2025
Official opening ceremony of the Armenian National Youth Forum 2025
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On August 5, the official opening ceremony of the Armenian National Youth Forum 2025 took place at the Gabriel Sundukyan National Academic Theatre in Yerevan.
Organized for the second time by the Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, this year’s forum brings together 800 Armenian youth aged 18 to 35, representing more than 55 countries — 600 from the Diaspora and 200 from Armenia.
The opening ceremony featured welcoming remarks by the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs, Zareh Sinanyan, and the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan.
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05 Aug 2025
Armenian National Youth Forum 2025 - Stories That Shape Us: Generational Perspectives on Identity
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The first day of the Armenian National Youth Forum 2025 continued with a series of simultaneous sessions held under the theme “Shared Vision and Unified Efforts.”
Before the official opening ceremony, participants gathered for a heartfelt family conversation-discussion titled “Stories That Shape Us: Generational Perspectives on Identity.”
The panel featured Varuzhan Mouradian, winemaker and founding director of Van Ardi Winery, and his daughter Arpi Mouradian, the company’s public relations coordinator, along with actress Mariam “Mano” Hovhannisyan and her mother, architect, founderand head architect of Tesq Design Studio, Gayane Grigoryan.
The discussion was moderated by Hrachuhi Utmazyan, TV host and public speaking coach.
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05 Aug 2025