Yerevan Municipality's Selective Book Distribution Draws Parent Criticism

On International Children's Day, June 1, the Yerevan Municipality distributed books to some children in community kindergartens, but not to all, according to reporting by Hetq. The selective distribution prompted complaints from parents who viewed the practice as unfair.

Details about the selection criteria or the scope of the distribution were not specified in available reporting. The incident highlights questions about equity in municipal services and resource allocation in Yerevan's public education system.

The controversy emerged on a day traditionally dedicated to celebrating and supporting children across Armenia and globally.