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Cooperation Agreement Between the UNFPA in Armenia and “Point 33” Organization

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On September 30, a working meeting took place between representatives of the UN Population Fund’s Armenia Office (UNFPA in Armenia) and the “Point 33” organization, resulting in a cooperation agreement.

During the meeting, Astghik Karapetyan, the head of the “Point 33” organization, presented the “For a Family-Friendly Workplace” program implemented in cooperation with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation in Armenia, in particular, the functions of the “Family-Friendly Employer” platform created within the framework of the program, as well as the procedure for awarding the corresponding badge to employers.

In response, Lusine Sargsyan, the head of the UN Population Fund’s Armenia Office, expressed their agreement to become the advocacy partner of the project.

Lusine Sargsyan noted that the Foundation also implements programs in this field and is ready to provide its toolkit and informational materials to improve the “Family-Friendly Employer” platform and the procedure for awarding the badge.

The parties also discussed opportunities and prospects for further cooperation, including the implementation of joint projects.

President of Point 33 met with MEP Marketa Gregorova

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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 the problems of the Armenian women and children who were forcibly displaced from Artsakh and moved to the Republic of Armenia in September of the previous year.

They discussed questions regarding the relations between the EU and Armenia and EU instruments aimed at protecting human rights.

During the visit, Astghik Karapetyan also met with other high-ranking EU officials.