Activities

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.