Activities

As part of the “Training of Trainers” club meetings organized by the Shirak Branch of “The A.D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights Centre” NGO, a session titled “Artificial Intelligence in Various Fields” took place. During the meeting, participants discussed the role of artificial intelligence in the modern world, its impact on

The Shirak Regional Branch of “The A.D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights Centre” hosted a media literacy workshop for students at the “Shirak Agricultural College” of the Armenian National Agrarian University. Throughout the session, students explored how to analyze information, uncover fake news, and perform fact-checking to sharpen their critical thinking

In cooperation with the Career Center of the Gavar State Agricultural College (GSAC) and the Gegharkunik branch of “The A.D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights Protection Centre” NGO, a training session titled “Soft Skills: Job Search and Employer Presentation Skills” was held for college students. The training was conducted by expert-trainer

A two-day seminar dedicated to media literacy and artificial intelligence was held for students of the Academician M. G. Toumanyan Shirak State Agricultural College of ANAU.During the seminar, participants addressed the evaluation of information reliability, detection of fake news, verification of information sources, and prevention of the spread of disinformation.

The Shirak Regional Branch of “The A.D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights Protection Centre” NGO hosted another meeting of the “Training of Trainers course”, focusing on the topic “Deep Simulations, AI Tools, Digital Facilitation, and Method Design.” Participants explored the practical applications of role-playing games, simulation exercises, forum theatre, artificial intelligence,

In cooperation between the Gegharkunik Branch of “The A.D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights Protection Centre” NGO and the Gavar State Art College, a training course entitled “Ecology: Human Impact on Natural Systems” was organized for the college students. The course was delivered by expert Lianna Asoyan.

For three weeks now, the Training of Trainers (ToT) course has been underway at the Shirak branch of the “The A.D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights Centre” NGO. The participating teachers prove by their own example that a great educator never stops learning. Their choice to walk the path of continuous

Another meeting of the CSO School of the Shirak Branch of “The A.D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights Protection Centre” NGO took place at Shirak Regional State College. The session was led by legal expert Vanuhi Gasparyan, creating an environment of active discussion, experience exchange, and the acquisition of new knowledge

Initiated by the Syunik Branch of the “The A.D. Sakharov Armenian Centre for the Protection of Human Rights” NGO, a media literacy training session was held at the “GorisLAB” Community Development Center NGO. The session was conducted by Anahit Baghdasaryan, Project Manager at “GorisLAB” and journalist. During the course, participants

In cooperation with the Career Center of Gavar State Medical College and the Gegharkunik Branch of the “The A.D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights Protection Centre” NGO, a training session on “Local Self-Government” was conducted for the college students. The training was led by expert trainer Hakob Sargsyan. During the training

In cooperation with the Career Center of Gavar State Medical College and the Gegharkunik Branch of the “Tha A. D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights Protection Centre” NGO, a training session on “Human Rights” was conducted for the college students. The course was led by expert trainer Venera Stepanyan.

Initiated by the Syunik Branch of the “A.D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights Protection Center” NGO, a training course entitled “Democracy, Human Rights, and Civil Society” was held in the city of Sisian. The session was conducted by Arkadi Hovhannisyan, an attorney, member of the Chamber of Advocates of Armenia, and

On August 30, the official opening of an outdoor cinema pavilion took place in the Khot administrative district of the Tatev community. The initiative was carried out under the project “Involving Youth in Local Governance in Armenia” (UDF-23-988-ARM), funded with financial support from the UN Democracy Fund (UNDEF). The event

The Syunik branch of the “The A.D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights Protection Centre” NGO held another meeting-discussion on the topic “Entrepreneurship among Youth.” The meeting took place with young participants of the ACAS Youth Centre. The main issues discussed were:

The placemaking project ‘Open-Air Cinema Pavilion’ was successfully implemented in Khot village of the Tatev community in the Syunik region by ‘The A.D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights Protection Centre’ NGO with the financial support of the United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) and the active involvement and participation of the community’s

The placemaking project “Identity Park”, implemented in the Ashotsk community of the Shirak region, is the finest proof of how a neglected community space can be transformed into a vibrant, modern educational and cultural hub when local youth take action. The project was launched on March 25, 2026, on the initiative

On June 30, a town-hall public discussion titled “The Current State of Public Transport in Ashotsk Community and Ways for Improvement” was held at the Ashotsk Community Library. The discussion brought together members of the municipality and the local council, administrative leaders, entrepreneurs, representatives of educational institutions, and local residents.

On June 29, a town-hall public discussion titled “The Current State of Public Transport in Amasia Community and Ways for Improvement” was held in the hall of the Amasia Municipality. The discussion brought together representatives from state and local government bodies, NGOs, and local residents. Attendees emphasized that the lack

On the initiative of the Gegharkunik branch of the “The A.D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights Protection Centre” NGO, a conference titled “Artificial Intelligence: Developments, Opportunities, and Applications” was held at the Vazgen Petrosyan Gegharkunik Regional Library. The event was organized within the framework of the “Protection of Human Rights and Strengthening Civil

The placemaking project “Outdoor Recreation Area in Chambarak” has been successfully completed under the “Involving Youth in Local Governance in Armenia” project. The project was implemented by the Chambarak community’s youth initiative group and the “The A. D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights Protection Centre” NGO, funded by the UNDEF. https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=1063821226170838

Within the framework of the placemaking project “Involving Youth in Local Governance in Armenia”, the “Safe Bus Stop” placemaking project was successfully carried out by the Vardenis community youth active group together with “The A. D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights Protection Centre” NGO, with financial support from UNDEF. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1542934294133369

The Syunik branch of “The A.D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights Protection Cente” NGO, in cooperation with “Mission Armenia” and “Darman” non-governmental organizations, conducted a training course on “Soft Skills.”

On June 10, a consultative meeting titled “Conflict Resolution and the Culture of Human Rights” was held at the Vardenis Municipal Library. The event was organized by the Gegharkunik branch of the “The A.D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights Protection Centre” NGO, within the framework of the “Human Rights Protection and

On June 1, the city of Goris hosted a solemn opening ceremony for the outdoor little libraries. The event was organized by “The A.D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights Protection Centre” NGO within the framework of the “Involving Youth in Local Governance in Armenia” placemaking project․ This project was implemented by

The “Involving Youth in Local Governance in Armenia” placemaking project was successfully implemented in the Amasia community of the Shirak region. The project was carried out by the Amasia Youth Active Group alongside “The A.D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights Protection Centre” NGO, with financial support from the United Nations Democracy

The north of Shirak Province possesses unutilized and yet undiscovered resources and opportunities. Amasia and Ashotsk are considered important areas on the tourism map, offering attractive destinations ranging from winter recreation to gastro-tourism. However, the mechanisms for action required to ensure sustainable progress are lacking. Individuals and experts who have

April 27, 2026 We had a very interesting town-hall meeting for the Amasia and Ashotsk communities, during which the tourism potential of the communities, development opportunities, existing challenges, and avenues for cooperation were discussed. The speakers were: Karen Badishyan – Head of the Department for Development Programs Design and Implementation

On March 6, a meeting with representatives of local civil society organizations was held at the Gavar Training Center. The meeting was organized through the cooperation of the Gavar Municipality and the Gegharkunik regional branch of “The A. D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights Protection Centre” NGO. During the meeting, the

The Shirak Branch of “The A.D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights Protection Centre” NGO  March 6 Time: 14:00 cordially invites you to participate in an informational meeting, where useful details will be provided regarding grant and competition opportunities.  The meeting is intended for:• civil society organizations• start-up entrepreneurs• enterprising individuals

On March 4, 2026, a session of the Youth Council under the Goris community mayor was held at the ACAS Goris Youth Center. During the session, active youth of the community presented the projects they developed. The presented projects were developed within the framework of the “Involving Youth in Local Self-Government

In Armenia, an UNDEF-supported initiative, led by the A.D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights Protection Centre, is advancing the country’s commitment to participatory governance by engaging rural youth as active partners in local decision-making. In line with Article 46 of the Law on Local Self-Government, the project builds young people’s capacity

A town hall meeting was held at the Amasia Community Library, bringing together the staff of the Amasia Municipality—led by Head of the Community Jemma Harutyunyan—local council members, representatives from the Shirak Regional Administration, administrative leaders, local entrepreneurs, civil society representatives, school principals, and active local youth. During the meeting,

The Tatev Community Centre of the Syunik Region informs that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Syunik Regional Branch of the “The A.D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights Protection Centre” NGO. Within the framework of this cooperation, engaging meetings for youth have been conducted at the Tatev

On September 17, the “The A.D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights Protection Centre” NGO conducted a training course on the topic of “Placemaking” at the LOFT reading room of the Amasia Library in the Shirak Region. The course was led by expert Gevorg Petrosyan.