Joint discussion on the tourism development of Amasia and Ashotsk communities
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 of the Shirak Regional Administration […]
Meeting-Discussion on the Youth Policy Action Plan
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 2026 Action Plan developed within […]
New opportunities for civil society and entrepreneurs
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
Goris youth form community initiatives
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” project, which is […]
Sakharov Centre Organized Youth Leadership and Community Engagement Strengthening training
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 for leadership and good governance […]
Innovative Project in Amasia
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, three project ideas chosen during […]
New Partnership for Youth Development
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 Community Centre on a variety […]
Gavar youth learn about community governance
Students of Gavar State Medical College participated in the training on “Local Self-Government and Community Participation” organized by the Gegharkunik branch of “The A.D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights Protection Centre” NGO. It was conducted by expert-trainer, chief specialist of the Gavar community administration staff Hakob Sargsyan.
Training Course at the Amasia Library
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.