YEREVAN, MAY 26, NOYAN TAPAN. An international scientific symposium aimed at fostering a discussion of modern practices and issues of child protection will take place on May 29-31, 2006, 10.00-17.00, in Yerevan, at the hall of sessions of the Armenian government building. According to the information submitted to Noyan Tapan by the organization, first of its type in Armenia, this event was organized by World Vision Armenia in cooperation with the USAID and UNICEF. Among the expected participants are leading specialists in the sphere of child protection, special pedagogy and inclusive education, experts from Russia, Georgia, Switzerland, Serbia, and other countries, as well as representatives of Ministries, international and local NGOs, charity foundations, educational and healthcare institutions. The Symposium will help to bring together international and local experiences in child protection and special education, introduce new and effective methodologies, discuss state policies and strategies related to child protection, and foster productive dialogue and cooperation among different entities operating in this sphere.

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