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Training on Domestic Violence in Shirak Region (15.08.2016)
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On
August 15, 2016 Women’s Rights Center held domestic violence training in Shirak
region. Teachers, social workers, specialists from the Department of Family,
Women and Children issues of the Regional Municipality as well as
representatives of other organizations participated in the training.
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Watching Cartoon at “Moscow” Cinema (14.08.2016)
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WRC
Cultural Outreach Program continues! This time children beneficiaries attended “Moscow” Cinema to watch the “Ice Age: Collicion Course” cartoon in 2D format. A
group of 8 children accompanied by one of the parents and Women’s Rights
Center’s representative met at Charles Aznavour square near the 12 constellations fountain.
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Protest Action against «Half Opened Windows» TV Show (09.08.2016)
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On
August 9 at 10:00 the Coalition to Stop Violence against Women organized a
protest action in front of «Armenia» TV Company. It was aimed to attract
attention of the media holding to the «Dangerous Silence» release of the «Half
Opened Windows» TV show, the invited guest of which (Vladik Martirosyan) axed his
ex-mother-in-law and severely wounded his ex-wife and ex-father-in-law on July
8, 2016 in Shengavit, district of Yerevan.
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Children's Visit to the Victory Park (31.07.2016)
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On
July 27 Women's Rights Center organized visit to the Victory Park for children
beneficiaries of different ages. At the entrance of the Park children get acquainted
to the «Ear of Wheat» memorial. The Center’s staff member introduced the
meaning and purpose of the memorial as well as told children about the history
of Park creation. Children listened attentively and were surprised to reveal new
things and asked numerous questions.
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Training on Domestic Violence in Gegharkunik region (24.07.2016)
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On
July 21, 2016 Women's Rights Center conducted domestic violence training in
Gegharkunik region. Representatives of educational system, as well as leading
specialists from the Depatment of Family, Women and Children issues of the Regional
Municipality participated in the training.
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Protest Action devoted to Mansuryan's Case (17.07.2016)
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On
July 13, Protest Action initiated by the Coalition to Stop Violence against
Women took place in front of the First Instance Court of Shengavit district. It
was devoted to the femicide case which took place on July 8 and resulted in
killing of Karine Mansuryan by her former son-in-law and and heavy bodily injuries
of her daughter Taguhi Mansuryan and her husband Vachagan Mansuryan taken to “Erebuni”
Medical Center.
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Training on Domestic Violence for Obstetrician-Gynecologists (13.07.2016)
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Domestic
violence training for obstetrician-gynecologists took place on July 11 at
«Paris» Hotel and was aimed at increasing their knowledge on the issue. The
training started with the introduction of the organization, its activities and
services. Participants were offered to define domestic violence and separate
its types. The interrelationship between the types of domestic violence,
visible and underground causes of the problem, its impact on different society
members, and especially on women's reproductive health was presented to the
auditorium.
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Participation in the International Conference "Gender Equality in Armenia and Europe: Challenges and Perspectives" (05.07.2016)
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The
International Conference «Gender Equality in Armenia and Europe: Challenges and
Perspectives» was organized by the Armenian Progressive Youth NGO and took
place on July 01, 2016 at the Milano Conference Hall of the Doubletree by
Hilton Hotel. Representatives of the Delegation of the European Union to
Armenia, other international organizations, international and local NGOs,
including Women's Rights Center, as well foreign and local activists and
experts participated in the conference devoted to the introduction and
discussion of challenges and perspectives of promoting gender equality.
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Visit to the Children's Art Gallery after Henrik Igityan (04.07.2016)
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On
June 30 a visit to the Children's Art Gallery after Henrik Igityan was organized
for children-beneficiaries of Women’s Rights Center warmly welcomed by the
Gallery's staff. One of the children had difficulties with clearly
understanding Armenian and the staff offered an additional Russian language
speaking guide for him.The Gallery immediately attracted children with its
colorful pictures and interesting solutions of arrangement. The guide
introduced stories of pictures creation and their further passes. Children
listened to the guide with great interest and constantly asked questions on the
pictures’ stories.
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“Out of the Frameworks” Radio Program (28.06.2016)
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On June
27, 2016 Women’s Rights Center’s attorney E. Danielyan was invited to
participate in “Out of the Frameworks” radio program by “Sputnik” radio channel,
the other guest of which was Mary Martirosyan. Mary told about her life: she
alone took care of her two children with disabilities. She was subjected to
violence by her husband from the very beginning of their joint life and then he
left her facing all problems alone.
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