Duration: June-August 2009
The goal of the project was to enhance awareness of people with disabilities, organizations engaged in disability issues and other interested organizations on the UN “Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities” through the creation of network and development of Recommendations.
“Agate” NGO published the Armenian version of UN “Convention On The Rights of People With Disabilities” CRPD, the booklets were distributed to the organizations dealing with disability issues, their beneficiaries and community members.
“Agate” NGO also developed its “Strategic plan for 2010-2015”.
During the round–table discussions, with the participation of local state and non-governmental organizations engaged in the disability issues, community members and people with disabilities, the Recommendation was developed, which was submitted to the National Committee on the Rights of People with Disabilities.
“Network of Structures Engaged in the Issues of People with Disabilities” was created within the framework of this project.
“The Committee Ensuring Accessibility for People with Disabilities and People with Limited mobility” was formed in the municipality of Gyumri with the suggestion of “Agate” NGO.
Financed by Sakharov Armenian Human Rights Center.