From 11 to 20 September, 2020, the “Media Advocate” initiative followed online media reports on the wife of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, Anna Hakobyan’s personality and activities.
35 leading Armenian news agencies have been monitored.
In the specified period, 240 articles were declared, 44 of which were negative, 2 were positive and 194 were neutral.
Numerous negative articles were published on the RA Prime Minister’s wife Anna Hakobyan.
Anna Hakobyan was criticized because of her initiative, when it was announced that women would participate in preliminary military training exercises. Facebook user Ruzanna Beglaryan, referring to the topic, wrote: “What difference does it make for Anna Hakobyan whether they are children with cancer or an Armenian soldier guarding the RA border?” According to her, everyone should serve only one certain goal-ensuring her PR (rating).”
It is mentioned in the press that Anna Hakobyan will no longer be the chairwoman of the board of trustees of the “City of Smiles” charity foundation. “It was a surprise, a big surprise, I know what will happen as a result, because without that fund I can hardly imagine our further steps,” said Samvel Danielyan, director of the Hematology Center.
The following idea was also written regarding this topic in the press: “For Anna Hakobyan, caring for children with cancer was nothing but a way to deceive people and hide under the angelic mask of a caring lady. As a result, when her activity became unprofitable, Anna Hakobyan left the children without hesitating for a moment and presenting any explanation.”
The publication was prepared with the support of “Hayrenik” Development Foundation
