Deputy Minister of Labor and Welfare Roza Babayan participated in the meeting of the steering committee of the CE "Protection of Children's Rights in Armenia" project. The ministry informs about this. The meeting was attended by Svetislav Paunovich, Deputy Head of the Council of Europe Office in Yerevan, Anna Brakko, Program Coordinator of the CE Children's Rights Department, as well as Child Protection Representatives of the civil society carrying out activities in the field. During the session, the main results and achievements of the first phase of the project, the implemented measures, as well as the strategic priorities and planned works of the second phase were discussed. In her speech, Roza Babayan emphasized the role of consistent cooperation with the Council of Europe and contribution to the development of the child rights protection system. The deputy minister noted that the partnership with the CE is of essential importance not only from the point of view of bringing the legislation into line with international standards, but also from the point of view of making those standards applicable in practice. Highly appreciating the analytical work carried out within the framework of the project, Roza Babayan also emphasized the importance of a comprehensive evaluation of the gaps in the national legislation, as well as the study of European standards and best practices, which It gives an opportunity to identify the existing problems, to clarify the directions of reforms and to form more effective mechanisms for the protection of children.