PHOTOS: In Memory of Armenian Woman Killed by Spousal Abuse

The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Women in Armenia organized a silent candlelight vigil near Swan Lake in Yerevan on Monday to raise awareness of the issue of violence against women and to mark the one-year anniversary of the death of 20-year-old Zaruhi Petrosyan, who died on Oct. 1, 2010, from what is believed to be repeated psychological and physical abuse at the hands of her husband and his mother.

The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Women in Armenia, established by 7 local NGOs following news of Zaruhi’s death, are closely monitoring the trial.

 

“Don’t be silent”