ACTIVITIES

PEACE DIALOGUE NGO’S STRATEGY: 2026-2030
In conflict and post-conflict environments, through its initiatives conducted locally, regionally, and internationally, Peace Dialogue endeavors to make meaningful contributions to:
- Forming multi-dimensional dialogue,
- Protecting human rights,
- Cultivating a culture of peace and fostering peace movement,
- Nurturing respect for democratic values,
- Facilitating the development and fortification of democratic institutions,
- Avocating for the interests and rights of conflict-affected groups.

Multi-Stakeholder Foresight Dialogue: Exploring Future Scenarios in Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Multi-Stakeholder Discussion: Contributing to Peace Through Democracy, Human Rights, and Dignity for Conflict-Affected Populations in Armenia

On July 26, 2024, Peace Dialogue NGO hosted a multi-stakeholder discussion titled “Mapping and Addressing the Needs of Conflict-Affected Groups in Armenia: Hopes, Fears, and Expectations in the Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Process.”
Legal Support for Conscripts and Citizens in Military Reserve Force Trainings

Peace Dialogue NGO is committed to supporting the rights of conscripts during the 2024 summer conscription period.
Conscripts and their families are invited to contact us for legal advice and professional support before the end of the conscription period. Additionally, we offer assistance to citizens participating in Military Reserve Force Trainings.
European Union Mission in Armenia – 1st Anniversary: Contributing to Human Security and Confidence-Building

On March 14, 2024, a roundtable discussion was convened in Yerevan, featuring Dr. Markus Ritter, Head of Mission of the European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA), his team, and representatives from the Armenian National Platform of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF ANP). This meeting was initiated by Edgar Khachatryan, president of the Peace Dialogue NGO and national facilitator of the EaP CSF ANP, with the support of the EUMA team.
Crafting Youth Peacebuilding Initiatives for High-Risk Contexts

In places where tension is a constant backdrop and the threat of escalating conflict is always present, the need for initiatives that build peace is undeniable. Especially for the younger generation, stepping into the realm of peacebuilding is both a critical and daunting task. Their projects need to navigate the complex balance between doing no harm, staying relevant to their contexts, and overcoming societal pressures that might silence their calls for peace. This was the central theme of a workshop organized by Peace Dialogue NGO, part of the Contact 3.0 project, aimed at addressing these challenges. The workshop, titled “Obtaining Effective Methodology for Designing Peacebuilding Local Initiatives,” took place from March 2 to March 3, 2024, and focused on deepening young participants’ understanding of peacebuilding, its challenges, and strategies for creating impactful local initiatives.
Armenia-EU Cooperation: Current State of Play and Mapping the Way Forward

At the meeting, Ambassador Maragos offered a warm welcome to all attendees, underscoring his commitment to fostering ongoing discussions with Armenia’s civil society. He highlighted the vital role of civil society’s engagement in driving forward the EU-Armenia partnership, acknowledging the significant transitions facing Armenia and its society.
Empowering Youth For Peace: Contact 3.0. Second International Reflection Meeting

Following the launch of the Contact 3.0 project on November 14-20, 2023, Peace Dialogue NGO, in collaboration with its German partner OWEN NGO, convened the second international reflection meeting in Potsdam, Germany. Participants of the event included team members from the project’s three countries – Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Germany – along with young individuals who had implemented their own local initiatives in recent months. The meeting aimed to assess the small-scale projects fulfilled in each country. In Armenia, efforts centered on mitigating war-related repercussions, while in Azerbaijan, the focus was on preparing the society for peace. Meanwhile, in Germany, the initiative was devoted to addressing the challenges faced by refugees resulting from the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
Empowering Youth Through Theatre: A Summer of Discovery in Vanadzor

In the summer of 2023, Peace Dialogue NGO embarked on an inspiring journey to empower young minds in Vanadzor, Armenia. Guided by Nikola Turière and Rima Galstyan, the Brainstorming Theater youth club became a dynamic platform for teenagers to explore their potential, engage in grassroots projects, and become active and informed citizens. This activity was part of a project CONTACT 3.0 that is implemented by Peace Dialogue NGO in partnership with the German partner OWEN eV.