The “Commitment to Constructive Dialogue” action is implemented with the financial support of the European Union by a Consortium of civil society organizations, which are “Armenian Lawyers’ Association”, Agora Central Europe o.p.s (an NGO from the Czech Republic), Armenian Center for Democratic Education-CIVITAS, “International Center for Human Development” Public Organization, SME Cooperation Association and Union of Communities of Armenia.
The overall objective of the Action is to enhance the influence of Civil Society Organizations (CSO) on the public policy process, as well as strengthen Armenian CSOs’ capacity to establish sectoral coalitions, and to develop cooperation with central and local authorities. The project has a sub-granting component, under which grants will be provided to CSOs and CSOs organizations. The project has 9 target areas, including justice, education and business.
Given the recent legislative changes in the legal regulation of NGO activities, specifically adoption of the new Law of the Republic of Armenia on Public Organizations (NGO Law) which is available at https://www.arlis.am/documentview.aspx?docid=110802, and there is a need to harmonize the NGO statutes with the new legislative requirements, the Armenian Lawyers’ Association launches the following types of support to NGOs:
1. Providing free legal advice to NGOs on the new NGO Law in Yerevan and in Gegharkunik, Shirak, Lori and Syunik marzes.
2. Harmonization of CSOs’ statutes and other legal documents with current legislation and in Yerevan and above-mentioned 4 marzes.
3. In addition, within the framework of events dedicated to Europe Day, training courses on legislative changes in the NGO sector will be organized in compliance with the following schedule:
o Gyumri– 10 May,
o Yerevan – 12 May,
o Gavar – 17 May,
o Vanadzor – 24 May,
o Kapan – 31 May.
Considering the limited number of places, from 15 to 20 organizations that would register first, will have opportunity to participate in the mentioned training courses. Notably, the lectures also include the tax aspects of doing business. Mr. Karen Zadoyan, President of the Armenian Lawyers’ Association will conduct the trainings. For participation, please send the following information to the e-mail address [email protected] indicating “Training on NGO Law” in the subject line:
• NGO name, address, phone number, web site,
• Name of the NGO Head, phone number and e-mail address:
• Name of the NGO representative participating in the training, phone number and e-mail.
Application Deadlines:
Gyumri – 9 May, 2017
Yerevan – 11 May, 2017
Gavar – 16 May, 2017
Vanadzor – 23 May, 2017
Kapan – 30 May, 2017
4. Strengthening CSOs capacity and ability to influence on public policy.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, FREE LEGAL AID, INFORMATION ON THE TRAINING COURSE PLEASE APPLY ON BUSINESS DAYS FROM 09.00-13.00 14.00-18.00, TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES:
Yerevan, 7 Nalbandyan str., Suite 2, Yerevan, Zip Code: 0010
Telephone: (+374 10) 54 01 99,
Hot Line: 080001110
E.mail: [email protected]
Armine Chakhalyan
Kapan, 1 A.Manukyan Str., apt. 72, Zip code: 3304,
Phone: (374 285) 52511,
Mobile: (094) 50 20 86
Hrayr Khachatryan
Vanadzor, 82 Vardanants Str., apt. 1, Zip code: 2021
Phone: (374 322) 22317,
Mobile: (099) 88 81 20
Artur Sukiasyan
Gyumri, 1 Tigran Mets Avenue 2, Zip code: 3101,
Phone: (+374 312) 58236,
Viktorya Yeghoyan
Gavar, 56 Boshnaghyan Str., apt. 7, Zip code: 1201,
Phone: (+374 264) 2 55 03
Liana Makvetsyan