Visit to the orphan’s home after Marie Izmirlyan on the eve of New Year
On December 26, 2011 the members of the organization visited the orphanage after Marie Izmirlyan and congratulated the children on New Year and Christmas. The children were very happy not only for the gifts, but also to see the Leopard and the Panda.
For Renovation of the School in Ditak Village
On October 13, 2011 the second secretary of the Economic Section of the Embassy of Japan in Armenia Ms. Mizuki Sugitani visited the Ditak community of Ararat province (marz) to get acquainted with the results of the renovation of the village secondary school. The guest was solemnly greeted by the School Director Sargis Hovhannisyan, the Mayor of Ditak village Suren…
AWHHE joins the Clinton Global Initiative
In 2011, AWHHE became member of the Clinton Global Initiative and participated in the Annual Meeting. AWHHE Commitment AWHHE to made a commitment, “Toxic-Free Future: No to Banned and Obsolete Pesticides” which envisages initiating a campaign to develop and implement solutions aimed at eliminating stockpiles of harmful banned and obsolete pesticides at the Nubarashen burial site by the end of…
10th Anniversary of Stockholm Convention, International Conference Tsakhkadzor, Armenia
10th Annyversary of Stockholm ConventionInternational Conference 31, May, 2011Tsakhkadzor, Armenia Presentations: Photos taken by Jan Losenicky. Arnika Association. Nubarashen POPS/OP Buriel Site OSCE’s support towards a definitive solution William Hanlon, Economic and Environmental Officer OSCE Office in Yerevan Can the Treaty Solve the Problem of Mercury Contamination? Jan Šamánek Arnika – Toxics and Waste Programme Obsolete pesticides stockpiles and potential…
Joint Press Release of the Arnika Association and the organisation Armenian Women for Health and Healthy Environment (AWHHE)
Joint Press Release of the Arnika Association and the organisation Armenian Women for Health and Healthy Environment (AWHHE) 30 November 2010 Czech experts discover old DDT stocks in Armenia and help with solutions PRAGUE – Representatives of the Toxics and Waste Programme of the Arnika Association discovered DDT contamination in all old pesticide storage areas during a recent mission…
AWHHE and Rural Sustainable Development Agricultural Foundation Celebrates Rural Woman International Day on October 15th
On the 15 th of October, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. the event dedicated to the Rural Women’s International Day took place at the Fundamental Scientific Library of the National Academy of Sciences (address: Baghramyan 24D, room 610). Each year the United Nations Organization celebrates the 15 th of October as a Rural Women’s International Day to show a respect and…
“Pesticides. Are They Really Necessary?” Film Presentation at UN House
Press Release On 31 August the film “Pesticides. Are They Really Necessary?” will be presented at the UN Office in Armenia . The film gives insight on the improper management of agrochemicals, including POPs (persistent organic pollutants), which pose hazards to human health and the environment. It also demonstrates the importance of raising public awareness among those using pesticides. Some…