Gayane Abrahamyan
Gayane Abrahamyan | |
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| Born | July 2, 1979 Armenia |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, politician |
| Years active | 1997–2020 |
| Known for | Member of the National Assembly of Armenia, co-president of Euronest Parliamentary Assembly |
Gayane Abrahamyan (born 2 July 1979) is an Armenian journalist and political figure who held a seat in the National Assembly.
Early life
In 2007, Abrahamyan completed her studies at the Yerevan State Academy of Fine Arts, followed by graduation from the International Center for Journalists in 2009.
Journalism
Between 1997 and 2001, Abrahamyan was responsible for coordinating the Little Singers of Armenia. Her journalism career includes contributions to Armenia Now, Armenian International Magazine, and serving as an Armenian correspondent for International Eurasianet. Additionally, she reported for The Guardian and One Magazine.
Politics
On 9 December 2018, Abrahamyan was elected to the National Assembly as a representative of the My Step Alliance. During her tenure, she was a member of the Standing Committee on European Integration. Following Mkhitar Hayrapetyan’s resignation, she assumed leadership of Armenia's delegation to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly and held the position of co-president within the assembly. Abrahamyan stepped down from her parliamentary role on September 25, 2020.