INL Program Specialist
U.S. Embassy Yerevan
Yerevan, Yerevan, Armenia
Maritsa Hovhannisyan (she/her) is INL Program Specialist at the US Embassy in Armenia. She joined International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) Office in 2007, where she managed a diverse range of criminal justice assistance projects. Her initiatives were instrumental in disseminating international law enforcement practices, modernizing institutions, refining training programs, and enhancing operational efficacy on the ground. Her portfolio covered a range of endeavors, including tackling human trafficking (2007-2017), which led Armenia to Tier 1 ranking. These efforts involved victim assistance and shelter programs, building rapport and cooperation between victims and LE agencies. Additionally, Maritsa developed partnership platforms between LE officers and civil society.
Presently, Maritsa oversees projects aimed at preventing Gender-Based Violence (GBV), sensitizing and training law enforcement on GBV issues, organizes “16 Days of Activism against GBV” campaign. In 2023 she organized IAFN visit to Armenia.
She contributed significantly to establishing\partnerships between Armenian and US LE agencies on different levels.
Monday, October 21, 2024
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET