Throughout the year, Agate NGO’s work has brought together advocacy, the empowerment of women and communities, and the strengthening of capacities of state and civil society actors, with one clear goal: achieving real and sustainable change in the lives of persons with disabilities. “Agate” continued its active engagement in legislative and policy processes, putting forward reform proposals and advocating for …
“I had never even heard of a workshop on this topic before. This was the first one I came across, and I was lucky enough to take part in it. I hope the knowledge I gained here will be useful in the future,” says Edmon Chilingaryan. Twenty-four-year-old Edmon is one of the 20 men who participated in the “Papa Club” …
Gyumri has unveiled its first “Wall of Inclusion,” a public art initiative composed of 70 ceramic tiles featuring pre-collected messages and appeals promoting equality, human rights, and inclusiveness. The tiles were installed by people with disabilities alongside representatives from state institutions, education, culture, and civil society, symbolizing a shared commitment to advancing inclusion and equal opportunities across the community. The …
On October 13–14, Agate’s President, Karine Grigoryan, participated in the OSCE Human Dimension Conference 2025 in Warsaw, taking part as a speaker at the side event: “Invisible Voices: Disability Rights through the Lens of Women, Peace, and Security,” convened by The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation In her speech, Karine highlighted the systemic invisibility of women with disabilities in peacebuilding and …
“Agate” NGO was pleased to host the Programme Manager from the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations, along with representatives of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and UN Women. The meeting served as an opportunity to reflect on joint achievements and outline priorities for future collaboration. The meeting opened with welcome remarks, followed by a presentation from …
Karine Grigoryan, President of “Agate” NGO, and Gayane Grigoryan, Head of Programs, participated in the Global Disability Summit held in Berlin on April 1–3, along with the pre-summit Civil Society Forum. The Summit was organized in the Federal Republic of Germany in collaboration with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. It opened with remarks by the Federal Chancellor of Germany, Olaf …
On December 10-13, we had the privilege of hosting an impactful event featuring dynamic discussions and meaningful insights from organizations across the region advocating for the rights of women with disabilities.Our partners shared vital context with presentations from: Fight for Rights (Ukraine) Alliance of Women with Disabilities (Georgia) Each organization shared their current challenges and insights, sparking a vibrant Q&A …
Today, International Day Of Persons With Disabilities (IDPD) a special event was held to amplify the leadership of persons with disabilities and promote their inclusion in society. Organized by UNFPA and “Agate” NGO, the event featured a diverse program that highlighted the talents, potential, and challenges faced by people with disabilities. The event kicked off with the premiere of the …
“Tsayg” Regional TV Company and NGO “Agate” Rights Defense Center for Women with Disabilities signed the Memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strength the capacities and skills of media on on how to work and communicate with women and girls with disabilities. The memorandum is signed within the framework of “I can break stereotypes in my community” project. The MoU was …
On the initiative of the Coalition of Inclusive Legal Reforms, a meeting and discussion with Karen Giloyan, Deputy Minister of RA Education, Science, Culture and Sports was held. The issues in the sphere of inclusive sports, as well as reforms and further activities based on collaboration with sectoral organizations were discussed. The Deputy Minister expressed his willingness to cooperate with …
