Democracy Today

“Democracy Today” NGO, in cooperation with Nunca Más, conducted a two-day Democracy School on electoral law, covering public oversight mechanisms, the role of the Human Rights Defender in preventing and protecting against electoral rights violations, Denmark’s electoral system.

In cooperation with the Danner , DT NGO conducted a two-day training for the women’s committees established within the framework of the “Addressing violence against women in the border areas of post-conflict Armenia” project․The project is implemented with the support of CISU.

The NGO “Democracy Today” conducted a three-day Democracy School on the topic of electoral rights. The project is implemented with the support of NED.

Democracy Today” in cooperation with the Danish “Danner” Foundation conducted training sessions on preventing violence against women in Martuni and Nerkin Getashen. The project is implemented with the support of Civil society in development (CISU).

The NGO “Democracy Today” held a discussion on the implementation process of Armenia’s National Action Plan on United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325.

The Democracy Today NGO team had a meeting with Simon Bosmans, head of mision Embessy of Belgium in Armenia. During the meeting, upcoming projects were discussed, shared ideas, and explored opportunities for future cooperation.

Gulnara Shahinyan, President of the NGO “Democracy Today,” conducted a seminar on UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (Women, Peace and Security). Armenia’s Third National Action Plan, and a number of issues of concern to the participants were discussed.

The "International Young Women’s Peace and Human Rights award" of the DT NGO has taken place. This year, the award for their contribution to the protection of human rights and peacebuilding initiatives was awarded to Ahlem Nasraui, Narine Karapetyan

DT NGO, in cooperation with the MFA of RA, held international conference dedicated to the 25th anniversary of UN SCR1325. The structure of the conference was based on the five pillars of Armenia’s Third National Action Plan for the implementation of UNSCR 1325

Democracy Today NGO organized a two-day training for representatives of women’s committees from Lori, Tavush, and Gegharkunik. Brazilian expert Monica Pinhanez spoke about participatory budgeting. Gulnara Shahinyan, discussed UNSCR1325 with the participants.

Within the framework of the "Addressing Violence Against Women in Post-Conflict Armenia" project, on the initiative of women's community committees, trainings on the prevention of violence against women were held in Vanadzor, Astghadzor, Artsvanist, Zolakar, Tsovinar.

Democracy Today” in cooperation with the Danish “Danner”Foundation conducted a three-day advanced training on violence against women in Yerevan. The project is implemented with the support of Civil society in development (CISU).

Within the framework of the project implemented by the DT and the Danner training sessions were held on UN SCR1325 and Armenia’s National Action Plan. The sessions took place in the Lori, Tavush, Gegharkunik․ The project is implemented with the support of CISU.

The RA MOD Human rights and integrity building centre awarded the President of “Democracy Today” NGO, Gyulnara Shahinyan, a certificate of appreciation for her valuable contribution, dedication, and effective cooperation.

“Democracy Today” NGO conducted a training course for the hotline workers of the RA Ministry of Defense. The course was conducted by the psychologist Inna Hayrapetyan.

DT NGO invited representatives of departments, commission members, local and international organizations to a concluding discussion on strengthening partnerships for the effective implementation of Armenia’s Third NAP on WPS.

Lawyer, Candidate of Political Sciences Lilit Dallakyan also had a discussion with the youth. During the meeting issues related to the RA’s foreign relations and regional security were discussed.

With the initiative of the “Democracy Today” NGO, H.E. Mr. Vassilis Maragos, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Armenia met with youth from Lori, the border communities of Tavush, Syunik, as well as with the forcibly displaced from Artsakh.

#DT #Danner #CISU Within the framework of the project implemented by the DT and the Danner, women's committees have been formed in Tavush, Gegharkunik and Lori provinces. A meeting was held, during which women discussed the activities and upcoming programs of the committees.

The presentation of the Third NAP on the implementation of the UNSCR 1325 took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the RA. DT NGO closely collaborated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to develop the overall concept, gather data, design the strategic framework.