Women’s Empowerment on a Global Scale: Armenian Delegation Discusses Critical Issues with Jacksonville Leaders

During the month of March, a group of female leaders from Asia gathered in Jacksonville to discuss critical issues that impact women. The Beaches Rotary Clubs played host to the delegation, giving them the chance to meet with elected officials such as Mayor Donna Deegan and others. Two members of the Armenian Delegation, Karine Davtyan and Anahit Badalyan, joined Kent Justice on This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition to share their work in empowering women.

Davtyan spoke about her motivation for founding the Berd Women’s Resource Center Foundation, which focuses on addressing women’s economic, healthcare, and mental health concerns. Badalyan emphasized the importance of empowering women through addressing issues like gender-based violence and promoting women’s leadership and political participation.

Both women expressed their admiration for meeting with mayors and learning from their experiences and commitments to their work. They found it inspiring to see how women can support each other and work together for positive change. Davtyan noted that she wanted to learn from the American experience and bring new ideas back to her community.

Overall, the delegation’s visit to Jacksonville during Women’s History Month highlighted the importance of supporting women’s leadership roles and promoting positive change through cross-cultural exchange of ideas and experiences.