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Summer School of Stories and Narratives
Ready to unlock your potential, dive into the creative world of theatre, and take your first steps toward self-discovery? The Summer School of Stories and Narratives warmly welcomes young people aged 17–20 from the Northern regions of Armenia.
⏳ Application deadline: August 10, 2025
To apply, please fill out the form here: Application Form
“Our Voices”: A Video Podcast for Young Audiences
Recognizing the insufficient attention given to the opinions and experiences of Armenian youth in the country’s political landscape, the “Our Voices” video-podcast—part of the “CONTACT 3.0” project—seeks to provide a platform for young people to engage in meaningful discussions about political and social issues. This initiative offers youth the chance to voice their perspectives without the need for any professional background or formal education. Here, we truly listen to the voices of the youth.
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.
Joint Statement by the EAP CSF Steering Committee and EAP CSF National Platforms on the Second Anniversary of Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine
The Steering Committee of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum and its six National Platforms in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine strongly condemn the continuation of the Russian Federation’s military aggression against Ukraine and its people.
Peace Dialogue Joins Coordinating Council of the Action Plan for 2023-2025 Deriving from Armenia’s National Strategy of Human Rights Protection
It’s significant to mention that Peace Dialogue previously participated in the Coordinating Council for the 2020-2022 Action Plan, stemming from Armenia’s National Strategy for Human Rights Protection.
The President of Peace Dialogue, was Elected as the New Facilitator of Armenia’s NP of the Eastern Partnership CSF
Edgar Khachatryan, the President of Peace Dialogue NGO, was elected as the new facilitator of Armenia’s National Platform within the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EAP CSF) on December 20, 2023.
