ABSTRACT Introduction: In recent years, media and social networks have highlighted increasing reports of obstetric and gynecological care being violent, disrespectful, abusive, or neglectful. These actions, words, and omissions are referred to as obstetric violence. This type of violence stems from gender-based violence and stereotypes about women and mothers. Characteristics of obstetric violence include treatment […]
“A family-friendly workplace allows employees to be close to and care for a family member in need while continuing to work and earn an income,” said Astghik Karapetyan, president of the “Point 33” Informative, Advocacy NGO and manager of the “Making Family-Friendly Workplaces Workable” project, during the program’s closing event. The “Making Family-Friendly Workplaces Workable” […]
Astghik Karapetyan, the president of the Point 33 informative advocacy NGO, participated in various meetings and discussions with high-ranking EU officials in the European Parliament (Brussels, Belgium) from March 3 to 8 as a European Parliament Sakharov fellow. There were roundtable discussions with the vice-presidents of the European Parliament, Heidi Hautala and Martin Hojsik. Issues […]
Astghik Karapetyan, president of the Point 33 informative advocacy NGO, met with Marina Kaljurand, an Estonian member of the European Parliament, during her visit to Brussels on March 7. During the private meeting, there was a discussion about protecting women’s and children’s rights in Armenia, women’s political representation, and family-friendly policies. There was a reference […]
Astghik Karapetyan, president of the Point 33 informative advocacy NGO, met with Marketa Gregorova, a Czech member of the European Parliament, during her visit to Brussels on March 6. During the private meeting, there was a discussion about protecting women’s and children’s rights in Armenia, women’s political representation, and family-friendly policies. There was a reference to […]
Article 258 of the Labour Code defines additional breaks for breastfeeding women. In particular, paragraph 5 of the article stipulates that a woman with a child under one and a half years of age who is breastfeeding is entitled to an additional break of not less than half an hour every three hours, in addition […]
This illustration was created by the “Point 33” NGO in the scope of the “Equal Opportunities for Working Mothers” project with the support of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Armenia.
Dignified motherhood, respect for women’s rights and their protection during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period are important both in terms of showing positive figures both at the state and national level and the psychological and emotional wellbeing of women and their families. This was mentioned today during the final event of the “Supportive Environment […]
This illustration was created by the “Point 33” NGO in the scope of the “Equal Opportunities for Working Mothers” project with the support of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Armenia.
This video was created by the “Point 33” NGO in the scope of the “Equal Opportunities for Working Mothers” project with the support of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Armenia.