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‘We have to raise the level of women's participation in political life’ – caretaker FM says at World Democracy Forum

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‘We have to raise the level of women's participation in political life’ – caretaker FM says at World Democracy Forum

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YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 23, ARMENPRESS. Armenia’s caretaker foreign minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan has delivered remarks at the Plenary Session of World Democracy Forum “Women, security and democratization in the context of multilateralism”.

Below is the transcript of the full speech of Mnatsakanyan, as reported by the foreign ministry. 

“Mr. President,

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YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 23, ARMENPRESS. Armenia’s caretaker foreign minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan has delivered remarks at the Plenary Session of World Democracy Forum “Women, security and democratization in the context of multilateralism”.

Below is the transcript of the full speech of Mnatsakanyan, as reported by the foreign ministry. 

“Mr. President,

Agate Report: The political participation of Armenian women with disabilities: barriers and recommendations

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August 16, 2018

Agate Report: The political participation of Armenian women with disabilities: barriers and recommendations

The Agate Rights Defense Center for Women with Disabilities, with the support of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) and the United States Agency for International Development, has published new research on the barriers to and o

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The Agate Rights Defense Center for Women with Disabilities, with the support of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) and the United States Agency for International Development, has published new research on the barriers to and o

Armenia needs more women in politics, but what will it take?

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July 27, 2018

Armenia needs more women in politics, but what will it take?

“A woman’s place is in the revolution” read signs carried by countless young protesters who helped oust Armenia’s autocratic President Serge Sarkisian.

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“A woman’s place is in the revolution” read signs carried by countless young protesters who helped oust Armenia’s autocratic President Serge Sarkisian.

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Armenian women helped oust an autocrat. But they’re still being left out of politics

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This past spring, as Armenia erupted in protests that would eventually oust the country’s longtime leader, women took to the streets in droves. Within days, their ranks swelled to numbers unheard of in the small, and still largely patriarchal, Caucasus nation.

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This past spring, as Armenia erupted in protests that would eventually oust the country’s longtime leader, women took to the streets in droves. Within days, their ranks swelled to numbers unheard of in the small, and still largely patriarchal, Caucasus nation.

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Female legislator attacked in brawl over Yerevan sewage water

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February 15, 2018

Female legislator attacked in brawl over Yerevan sewage water

YEREVAN -- An Armenian opposition municipal legislator was attacked in a brawl that erupted at a city council meeting in the capital, Yerevan, as she

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YEREVAN -- An Armenian opposition municipal legislator was attacked in a brawl that erupted at a city council meeting in the capital, Yerevan, as she

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Beijing +20 National Review, Armenia

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September 22, 2014

Beijing +20 National Review, Armenia

National review on Implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995) and the outcomes of the twenty-third special session o

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National review on Implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995) and the outcomes of the twenty-third special session o

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A Matter of Interpretation: Armenian Parliament removes “gender” from new law under pressure from Church, traditionalists

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A Matter of Interpretation: Armenian Parliament removes “gender” from new law under pressure from Church, traditionalists

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Use of the terms “gender” and “gender equality” in Armenia’s new law equal rights stirred major discontent among those believing that the ambiguity of the words set a legal ground for gradual destruction of Armenian families. Pressured by public criticism and the concerns expressed by the Armenian Apostolic Church, the government has replaced “gender” by “equal rights and equal opportunities for men and women”. 

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Use of the terms “gender” and “gender equality” in Armenia’s new law equal rights stirred major discontent among those believing that the ambiguity of the words set a legal ground for gradual destruction of Armenian families. Pressured by public criticism and the concerns expressed by the Armenian Apostolic Church, the government has replaced “gender” by “equal rights and equal opportunities for men and women”. 

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Survey: 70% of Armenian men stand for women's participation in politics

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Armenian sociologist characterized adoption of gender equality law as a senseless and dangerous move.

“If we become an associate member of the European Union, we will automatically take on commitments supposed by the EU treaty which fully protects the rights of sexual and ethnic minorities,” Aharon Adibekyan told reporters, News.am reports

We invite you to read the full article published August 21, 2013

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Armenian sociologist characterized adoption of gender equality law as a senseless and dangerous move.

“If we become an associate member of the European Union, we will automatically take on commitments supposed by the EU treaty which fully protects the rights of sexual and ethnic minorities,” Aharon Adibekyan told reporters, News.am reports

We invite you to read the full article published August 21, 2013

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