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 …
On February 18, on the initiative of the Coalition for Inclusive Legal Reforms, a meeting took place with the RA Candidate for Presidency Vahagn Khachaturyan. During the meeting, the members of the Coalition presented the issues of persons with disabilities, and spoke up about possible ways of addressing them. Both sides highlighted the importance of full implementation of the provisions …
At the suggestion of the Coalition for Inclusive Legal Reforms and with the support of Taguhi Tovmasyan, the Chairperson of RA NA Standing Committee on Protection of Human Rights and Public Affairs, we had a meeting with Kristinne Grigoryan, candidate for the position of Human Rights Defender of Armenia. After the opening speech of the Committee Chairperson Taguhi Tovmasyan, the …
The package of recommendations developed within the framework of “Barrier-free realization of electoral rights of persons with disabilities in Shirak Region” project aimed at promoting political and civic participation of persons with disabilities and making the electoral processes more inclusive and accessible was handed over to Nazeli Baghdasaryan, the Shirak Region Governor. During the Governor’s visit to “Agate” NGO, the …
The staff members of the “Barrier-free realization of electoral rights of persons with disabilities in Shirak Region” project had a meeting with Davit Arushanyan, the Deputy Mayor of Gyumri. The package of recommendations aimed at promoting political and civic participation of persons with disabilities and making the electoral processes more inclusive and accessible was handed over to the Deputy Mayor. …
Today, on December 3, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the newly appointed Governor of Shirak Region Nazeli Baghdasaryan visited “Agate” NGO, had a meeting with the organization’s staff members and beneficiaries. During the meeting the issues related to the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities were discussed, the ways of solution. An agreement was reached that further …
On November 23, the “Agate” NGO staff had a meeting with Nerses Margaryan, Chairman of Shirak N30 TEC. Ahead of the elections of local self-government bodies to be held on December 5th in a number of communities in Shirak region, data on the accessibility of N30 TEC polling stations were handed over to the Chairman of N30 TEC. During the …
