A delegation representing the Armenian branch of the International Police Association (IPA) will leave for San Francisco on July 15 to take part in a conference on human rights and basic freedoms organized by the U.S. branch of the IPA.

The delegation is going at the invitation of U.S. IPA President Calvin Chow.

Grisha Sargsyan, president of Armenia’s IPA, will head the delegation.

The International Police Association is an independent body made up of members of the police service, whether on active duty or retired, and without distinction as to rank, sex, race, colour, language or religion. Its purpose is to create bonds of friendship and to promote international co-operation.