Initiatives
Our work
Since inception, EED has supported over 600 initiatives aimed at promoting democracy in the EU neighbourhood and beyond. This database provides an insight into the work of EED partners over the years. However, due to the sensitive nature of certain initiatives and personal security risks facing some grantees in the restrictive environments where they operate, not all initiatives are listed in the database.
-
Women’s Rights House NGO
Country: ArmeniaWomen’s Rights House is a grassroots NGO based in Gyumri, Armenia, whose goal is to support the development of women leaders in Shirak region, the country’s most disadvantaged region. With EED’s support, Women’s Rights House is continuing to develop as a vibrant hub for women within the region. Activities include conducting capacity-building workshops on issues such as leadership, civic activism, art and activism, human rights, and politics, holding public meetings with well-known figures, and continuing to provide a self-support group to help women activists become involved in the decision-making processes in their communities.
Read more -
Sexual Assault Crisis Centre
Country: ArmeniaGender inequality and sexual violence has become a prevalent issue in Armenia, particularly given the absence of state mechanisms to protect victims. The Sexual Assault Crisis Centre (SACC), is an organisation that aims to change the discriminatory narrative, attitudes and behaviour among state and non-state actors, as well as among the public, towards sexual violence in Armenia through awareness-raising activities. It also aims to help establish better response mechanisms locally and on the state level, as well as to address the issue through extensive capacity-building trainings for regional NGOs.
Read more -
Fourth Power NGO
Country: ArmeniaWith EED’s support, ‘Fourth Power’ a previously well-known Armenian print newspaper will relaunch, this time disseminating their news and opinion pieces through an online portal. The media landscape in Armenia’s post-revolutionary context has come to reflect the increasingly polarised views in society. ‘Fourth Power’ will inject an alternative narrative by providing Armenians who supported the 2018 revolution but are critical towards the policies of the current Pashinyan government a platform to amplify their voices and further public debate on crucial issues.
Read more -
Journalists for Human Rights NGO
Country: ArmeniaJournalists for Human Rights NGO shed light on violations that occur within military institutions in Armenia by producing investigative articles.
Read more -
"Region" Research Center
Country: ArmeniaAs the first elections following Armenia’s decision to become a parliamentary republic, the upcoming (April 2017) parliamentary elections are highly significant.
Read more -
Armavir Development Center | Election observation in Armenia
Country: ArmeniaOn 21 October 2018, elections of local-self government bodies will take place in Armenia’s south-west regions of Armavir, Aragatsotn and Ararat and in the cities of Armavir and Ejmiatsin.
Read more -
Civic Initiative for Education
Country: ArmeniaEstablished in April 2017, Civic Initiative for Education is an informal network platform of nine civil society organisations, education experts, and over 150 individual citizens.
Read more -
Restart Student Initiative
Country: ArmeniaRestart Student Initiative unites student groups from 13 different universities across Armenia, bringing together active students and young people who want to achieve a meaningful change in the field of higher education.
Read more -
Committee to Protect Freedom of Expression (CPFE)
Country: ArmeniaSet up in 2003, the Committee to Protect Freedom of Expression acts as an important watchdog for media freedom and the violations of journalists rights.
Read more -
"Helsinki Association" human rights non-governmental organization (HAHR)
Country: ArmeniaHAHR is a leading human rights organisation established by Mikael Daniellyan, a charismatic human rights campaigner who died in 2016.
Read more