The World Fellows

Lusine Rafiki Abovyan | Armenia | 2005

A constitutional law specialist for the Armenia Legislative Strengthening Program, Lusine Abovyan is working with the Armenian Parliament to rewrite Armenia’s constitution. Abovyan’s focus has been on establishing free speech, asserting parliamentary power, and improving legislative-executive relations. Abovyan began her career at Shant TV, where she covered legal and economic issues as the News Department Director. She also wrote and produced television shows aimed at promoting economic and legal reforms in Armenia. After receiving her law degree, Abovyan served as legal counsel for Internews Armenia. Abovyan, who serves as a law lecturer for the American University of Armenia, now uses her legal and journalistic background to extend fundamental freedoms in Armenia.

Post-fellowship:

Abovyan lives in Connecticut. She plans to take the bar exam to become a licensed attorney in New York and Connecticut.