Workshop for Women’s Rights: Prioritising Long-Lasting and Systemic Change in Armenia

Armenia still faces significant challenges in achieving gender justice and combating gender-based violence against women. The objective of this project is to build strong partnerships based on trust, respect, and shared goals between 2-4 Armenian feminist civil society organisations and KVINFO to ensure successful, long-term cooperation on gender justice in Armenia. Women’s Fund Armenia, Women’s Resource Centre Armenia, and KVINFO plan to meet in Yerevan in the fall of 2024 for a two-day workshop to develop their partnership and agree on a Theory of Change for gender justice interventions. The feminist civil society in Armenia requires support to maintain its focus on the long-term systemic changes needed for gender justice, which has been challenging due to frequent emergency responses. Additionally, two gender experts from KVINFO will meet with other potential partners among Armenian feminist civil society organisations.

Organisations involved

Women’s Fund Armenia
Established in 2018, Women’s Fund Armenia is a local NGO dedicated to advancing women’s rights and feminist projects. The organisation supports women and girls in Armenia through capacity building, financial aid, and promoting feminist initiatives. Its mission is to empower women’s organisations and activists by providing essential resources to foster sustainable feminist philanthropy and address key challenges facing women and girls today.

Women’s Resource Centre Armenia
Founded in 2003, Women’s Resource Centre Armenia (WRCA) is the first young women’s NGO in post-Soviet Armenia. It focuses on women’s human rights, reproductive health, and combating sexual violence. WRCA offers direct support through a crisis centre and hotline, legal aid, counselling, training, and advocacy to address gender-based violence and push for legislative change.

KVINFO
KVINFO is one of Denmark’s leading NGO’s for gender and equality. It serves as a knowledge centre that collects, produces, and disseminates information on gender issues. KVINFO develops tools and solutions to address gender equality challenges both in Denmark and internationally, aiming to drive positive change and foster equal opportunities.

Project period

1. Aug 2024 – 31. May 2025