Babken Der Grigorian

Babken DerGrigorian is a post-graduate student at the London School of Economics and Political Science, focusing on economic growth and development in Armenia. With a previous research background and experience in movement building, Babken has spent the last several years documenting and participating in Armenia’s emerging social movements.

A tale of two parks: a conversation between activists in Armenia and Turkey

... Nor Zartonk [New Awakening] the recently emerged leftwing Armenian youth association was there in Gezi Park. And they were one of the main actors in Gezi. They had a tent and when you entered the commune the first thing you saw was Nor Zartonk... From the Squares and Beyond partnership.

By Alex Sakalis, Buket Türkmen and Babken Der Grigorian

/ 29 Jul 2015