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Artsakh women initiate businesses and go through “hell’s twists and turns”
Coffee lovers will love Ada’s apartment. The smell of coffee has captivated it. Ada’s “Tesan-Tena” business is there. She started her business in Stepanakert in 2020 after the war. Initially, she sold aromatic coffees and teas online. A few months later, she opened her small shop. If you’re in a hurry, read this. Ada is […]
“Manifestations of Obstetric Violence in Armenia” Qualitative Research
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 […]
Dignified Motherhood: No to Obstetric Violence
The “Dignified Motherhood: No to Obstetric Violence” project was implemented by the “Point 33” NGO within the framework of the “Expanding the Impact of Civil Society Development” program, supported by the Swedish Government through the Eurasia Partnership Foundation. The program ran from August 1, 2024, to March 1, 2025. The goal of the “Dignified Motherhood: […]
To be shut down or to raise prices: Small and medium businesses face a dilemma
Close the business or raise the price of goods and services? The new tax cuts, effective from January 1, 2025, have put business owners in a difficult situation. Hripsime Kocharyan has been producing eco-bags for 5 years. The “Ecobag with me” brand, founded in 2020, collaborates with women with young children and children with health […]
“Dignified Motherhood: No to Obstetric Violence” Project Successfully Concluded
Just one or two years ago, there was a deep silence surrounding obstetric violence; many were unaware of the term, and both doctors and women hesitated to discuss the phenomenon. Today, journalistic articles are being written, and creative works are being created on the topic. On February 26, the activities of the “Dignified Motherhood: No […]
Family-Friendly Workplace: Summary of Project Results and Research Findings
“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” […]
Meeting with the Czech “Aperio” Healthy Parenting Association
On September 3, in Prague, the president of “Point 33,” Astghik Karapetyan, met with Halka Jaklova, the deputy director of the Czech “Aperio” Healthy Parenting Association, a lawyer, and single parents expert. The visit to Prague and the meeting were organised within the framework of the “Making the family-friendly workplace workable” project, which is implemented […]
Meetings in the European Parliament
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 […]
