On March 8, 2019, at the Golden Hall of the National Assembly, an MoU was signed between the RA National Assembly of the 7th convocation and representatives of civil society organizations thus establishing a bilateral open cooperation platform to ensure actual equality of women’s and men’s rights and opportunities.
Participating in the discussion were MPs of the three political forces represented in the National Assembly, CSO representatives, diplomats accredited in the Republic of Armenia, experts, and mass media representatives.
The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding was preceded by an extensive discussion about women political participation, NA and CSOs cooperation mechanisms to ensure equal rights and equal opportunities for women and men.
Aim
To ensure civil society participation in legislative initiatives aimed at empowerment of women in the political, economic and social areas, as well as the promotion of equal rights and equal opportunities for women and men.
To jointly implement public events aimed at promoting equal participation of women and men in the county development processes.
To hold consultations on other issues included in the “Women Agenda for Development” document that is of their interest, as well as to discuss the progress of jointly implemented activities and plan future joint activities.
