YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 9, NOYAN TAPAN. The Association of Armenian Young Women has initiated a number of events within the frameworks of the International Days of the Students (November 17) and Solidarity of the Young (November 10). As Lilit Asatrian, the Chairwoman of the Association, declared at the November 9 press conference, an award-giving ceremony titled "5165" (symbolizes the height of the Ararat mountain) will be held. According to her, those programs and initiatives of youth organizations, which have contributed to the settlement of any problem existing in the youth sphere in the course of the year, have had great response and productivity. It was mentioned that not only non-governmental organizations, but also representatives of media, young entrepreneurs and youth groups can take part in the contest. Lilit Asatrian stated that the results of the contest will be summed up in the first half of January 2008, and the award-giving ceremony will be held in the second half of January. In addition to this, the Association will organize puppet performances in the special schools and orphanages of the republic.

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