ArmInfo. The Armenian government will consider the possibility of attracting older citizens to the labor market. On September 28, at a meeting of the Government of Armenia, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan called for supporting programs on the active lifestyle of the elderly.
The prime minister recalled that in 1990 the UN General Assembly called for the celebration of the International Day of Older Persons on 1 October. Karen Karapetyan instructed the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Artem Asatryan to discuss the possibility of involving older people in the labor market. He also pointed to the need to shift from social protection and care for the elderly to the implementation of the program of action for active and healthy aging. In this context, the prime minister called for studying international experience and presenting relevant proposals for the introduction of an alternative social service system.
In addition, the Armenian government approved the legislative initiative on amending the RA law "On employment" during today's meeting. The project offers the provision of assistance to young mothers (up to 24 years) in the issue of obtaining the relevant knowledge required for admission to universities. In order to stimulate the reconciliation of work activities and parental responsibilities, it is proposed that parental leave on parental leave be provided with state assistance - upon return to work.
