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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 […]
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 […]
Astghik Karapetyan met with MEP Marina Kaljurand
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, topics such as protecting women’s and children’s rights in Armenia, women’s political representation, and family-friendly policies were discussed. There was a reference […]
President of Point 33 met with MEP Marketa Gregorova
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 […]
Extra break for mothers: New amendment to the Labour Code
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 […]
