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OSCE LAUNCHES PROJECT TO STRENGTHEN WOMEN'S POLITICAL PARTICIPATION IN ARMENIA
States News Service
July 25, 2012 Wednesday
The following information was released by the Organization for Security
and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE):
The Head of the OSCE Office in Yerevan, Ambassador Andrey Sorokin,
announced today a series of activities to increase opportunities for
women's participation in political life ahead local self-government
and presidential elections in 2012 and 2013 in Armenia.
The announcement followed Sorokin's meeting with Ambassador Pieter
Jan Langenberg of the Embassy of the Netherlands, which is providing
financial support to the project.
"Promoting women's participation in economic and political spheres as
well as inclusion in public life is an essential factor for ensuring
democratic advancement. The positive effect women's participation
has on stability and security throughout society is undeniable,"
said Sorokin.
The project will support a broad range of activities, including
training seminars on best practices in advancing women as leaders,
decision makers and candidates; in developing gender sensitive
political platforms; in campaigning effectively; and in working with
the media.
"I'm impressed with the commitment and energy of the civil society
representatives and believe their work at the community level will
help ensure an increase in women's participation during the local
elections," said Langenberg after meeting with the non-governmental
representatives who will be implementing the projects.
States News Service
July 25, 2012 Wednesday
The following information was released by the Organization for Security
and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE):
The Head of the OSCE Office in Yerevan, Ambassador Andrey Sorokin,
announced today a series of activities to increase opportunities for
women's participation in political life ahead local self-government
and presidential elections in 2012 and 2013 in Armenia.
The announcement followed Sorokin's meeting with Ambassador Pieter
Jan Langenberg of the Embassy of the Netherlands, which is providing
financial support to the project.
"Promoting women's participation in economic and political spheres as
well as inclusion in public life is an essential factor for ensuring
democratic advancement. The positive effect women's participation
has on stability and security throughout society is undeniable,"
said Sorokin.
The project will support a broad range of activities, including
training seminars on best practices in advancing women as leaders,
decision makers and candidates; in developing gender sensitive
political platforms; in campaigning effectively; and in working with
the media.
"I'm impressed with the commitment and energy of the civil society
representatives and believe their work at the community level will
help ensure an increase in women's participation during the local
elections," said Langenberg after meeting with the non-governmental
representatives who will be implementing the projects.