Activities

On October 1, 2010, 20-years-old Zaruhi Petrosyan died in the result of severe beatings. After the incident, the organizations concerned with that issue founded the Coalition to Stop Violence against Women, which demanded a just investigation and prevention of such incidents. The Coalition to Stop Violence against Women operates on different levels, concentrating efforts on the formation of public opinion and changing the existing mentality. Through public events such as press-conferences, TV programs reports, articles, marches, outdoor screenings, concerts we say no to violence and raise awareness among women about their rights. The Coalition to Stop Violence against Women apply its efforts to prevent violence against women and to support victims of domestic violence in Armenia. Meanwhile, the coalition is working with all stakeholders, the government, parliament, international organizations, civil society and the media of Armenia for the adoption of legislation to prevent domestic violence.