Naira Khachatryan: “I know that  responsible work is expected”

Naira Khachatryan is a candidate for the community council of the Gyulagarak community of the Lori marz. Born and continues to live and work in the Agarak community, which is part of the Gulagarak. She has been working in the village school for over 30 years. She is currently the Deputy Director of specialized educational assistance. Married, has a daughter and a boy. She was nominated by the Republican Party of Armenia.

Why did you decide to run?

“I thought I could demonstrate myself in that field. I am very curious about everything, I participate in various programs and courses outside of school. True, my family is a little overloaded, but I try to find time for everything. Honestly, my husband encouraged me. Maybe I would like too, but in any case I am a woman,  and it’s also the village. If my family did not support, maybe I would not. First, my son said, “Mom, there are not many women, you can run  your candidacy.” I was a little hesitated, but when my husband said, it would be good to run, I was  inspired.

What difficulty does a woman have during the election campaign?

– I have been struggling years ago for the role of a woman in politics, as it was differently perceived, in other words, they treated differently such women. Now I do not see a problem. Women equal to men have their role in every field. A woman should stay a woman at family and I consider this a priority and above all, but I also stress the importance of women in politics.

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