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: Publications; 22 August 2018; Hits: 1118

Implementation and Media Coverage of the UN Security Council Resolutions 1325, 1820 and Supporting Resolutions: Training Module

Awareness raising and skill building trainings for journalists are considered significant components for the effective implementation of the “Women Peace and Security” agenda in Armenia. This training module has been developed to provide appropriate instructions for trainers who are interested in working with journalists and desire to contribute to the implementation of the “Women, Peace and Security” agenda as well as promote publicity about this topic through media.

The module includes theoretical knowledge and statistical data for the trainer, examples of practical exercises, various tools for effective organization of training sessions and methods used to conduct training evaluation mechanisms.

SWV prepared this training module in cooperation with Global Network of Women Peacebuilders in the frames of “Local, national and Regional strategy to improve the implementation of the UNSCR 1325 in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine” project funded by the Austrian Development Cooperation․

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Training Modul - English.pdf	[ ]	2216 kB

: Publications; 21 August 2018; Hits: 949

Development of the National Action Plan on “Women, Peace and Security” Agenda: Training Module

This module aims to contribute the creation and implementation of the National Action Plan on the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325. The Society Without Violence NGO and Global Network of Women Peacebuilders initiated a public campaign and an educational training series on the UNSCR 1325. The training contains theoretical knowledge and statistical data necessary for trainers to train government officials, representatives of international organization and civil society organizations as well as other interested parties – individuals, experts, and journalists that deal with women’s issues.

This module was developed in partnership with Global Network of Women Peacebuilders within the framework of the “Local, National and Regional Strategies to Improve the Implementation of UNSCR 1325 in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine” project funded by the Austrian Development Agency.

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NAP modul ENG.pdf	[ ]	6667 kB

: Publications; 20 August 2018; Hits: 825

Localisation of the UNSCR 1325 and 1820։ Training module

This training module aims to increase the knowledge of the local authorities and stakeholders on the UNSC Resolutions 1325, 1820 and WSP supporting resolutions.

The module is intended to be used by stakeholders with the aim of raising awareness on the “Women, Peace, and Security” agenda in Armenia and was prepared in cooperation with the Global Network of Women Peacebuilders in the frames of “Local, national and Regional strategy to improve the implementation of the UNSCR 1325 in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine” project funded by the Austrian Development Cooperation" project.

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Localisation module ENG.pdf	[ ]	543 kB

: Publications; 21 August 2018; Hits: 885

Mapping and analysis of peacebuilding initiatives within the framework of “Women, Peace and Security” agenda

During the last decade many institutions and organizations in the Republic of Armenia have been carrying out peacebuilding projects. However, their efficiency remains one of the urgent questions.

The goal of this research is to study and analyze peacebuilding initiatives implemented in Armenia in the last 5 years (2012-2017) reflecting on their gender component and existing challenges.

The research has been carried out on the initiative of Society Without Violence NGO and Global Network of Women Peacebuilders in the frames of the “Local, National and Regional Strategies to Improve the Implementation of UNSCR 1325 in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine” project funded by the Austrian Development Agency.

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Mapping and analysis of peacebuilding initiatives within the framework of women, peace and security agenda.pdf	[ ]	967 kB

: Anti-Discrimination; 09 August 2018; Hits: 907

Training for doctors on “Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity”

Society Without Violence NGO in cooperation with ILGA Europe organized a training session on May 4-6 in Aghveran, Armenia for psychologists, psychotherapists and sexologists. The session was led by two doctors with extensive experience in the field of medicine and human rights.

Dr. Stepan Matevosyan is a psychologist, psychotherapist and sexologist, as well as the director of the Endo-psychiatric Center of Moscow City. Dr. Vahe Asryan is a sexologist and a sitting member of Armenian Association of Sexologist.

The topics of the discussions were diverse. Dr. Asryan opened the sessions with his talk on “Sexual Orientation, Myths and Realities.” He presented the societal and political level of discrimination in Armenia, and then connected it to the health sector and further discussed the medical needs of homosexual persons. The discussion made it clear that the participants were not aware of the differences between gender identity and sexual orientation. In addition, the participants were unaware of the emotional and mental aspect of one's sexual orientation.

Next, Dr. Stepan Matevosyan led the second module on “Gender Identity, Myths and Reality” and also talked about “The Importance of Doctors’ Awareness During their Work with LGBT People.” This presentation brought about a heated discussion about discrimination against LGBT people.

During the session the medical needs of LGBT+ people were also discussed. Doctors’ indifference and lack of compassion, domestic pressure, lack of knowledge and the fear of being discovered were outlined.

In conclusion, the level of satisfaction of the participants was extremely high. They concluded that this type of sessions should be held more often in medical institutions and give knowledge about the medical needs of LGBT people.

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