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Armenia's GDP may increase by 13% if gender inequality is eliminated - Head of CIPE Armenia Office
Armenia's GDP may grow by 13% in the long term if gender inequality is eliminated, Director of the Armenian office of the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) Luiza Ayvazyan said at a conference dedicated to gender economy and its importance for the development of women's entrepreneurship.Some 1,600 cases of violence against women and girls reported in Armenia in 10 months of 2023
Some 1,600 cases of domestic violence against women and girls were reported in Armenia in the first 10 months of 2023, up from average 1000-1,2000 cases reported in the previous three years, Sofi Bostanjyan, the head a Justice Ministry division dealing with trafficking and women's issues, said at a press conference on Monday.Armenian parliament passes major package of amendments to Labor Code
By a vote of 81 to 5 abstentions Armenia's parliament has passed today in the second and final reading a set of amendments to the Labor Code, which, according to Deputy Labor and Social Affairs Minister Ruben Sargsyan, specify, among other things, the rights of working women.Ninety-eight women in Armenia diagnosed with breast cancer at early stages thanks to mammography screenings – Health Minister
Ninety-eight women in Armenia have been diagnosed with breast cancer as a result of free mammography screenings, Armenian Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said at Wednesday's parliamentary session.Pashinyan says at least 30% of Armenian Patrol Service employees should be women
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said at least 30% of the employees of the Armenian Patrol Service should be women.According to him, courses will soon be held for future service personnel in Armavir, Ararat, Vayots Dzor and Syunik regions.
More than 200 women in Armenia have got jobs with the help of UNDP program
More than 200 women in Armenia have got jobs with the help of UNDP's "Women's Economic Empowerment in the South Caucasus" program, UNDP Gender Equality Portfolio Manager in Armenia Zhanna Harutyunyan told reporters at the "Ring the Bell for Gender Equality" event on Thursday.Acba Bank joins UN Women Empowerment Principles program (WEPs)
Acba Bank has joined the UN Women Empowerment Principles program (WEPs), which offers guidance to business on how to promote gender equality and women's empowerment in the workplace, marketplace and community, the bank's press service said.Acba Bank and EBRD run a new business financing project for women (video)
Inspired by women entrepreneurs Acba Bank jointly with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) launched a new financial assistance project designed to encourage the involvement of women in entrepreneurship, the bank's press service reported.Acba Bank in cooperation with EBRD to direct $25 mln to Armenian private sector financing
As a result of the cooperation between Acba bank and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) USD 25 million will be directed at the development of Armenia’s economy through financing micro, small and medium enterprises, as well as companies led by women, Acba bank said today in a press release.Government to release 155 million drams to boost women entrepreneurship
The Armenian government will release 155 million drams to boost women’s entrepreneurship and employment, Economy Minister Vahan Kerobyan told UNDP Resident Representative in Armenia Natia Natsvlishvili on Tuesday.Converse4Women - comprehensive support for Converse Bank female borrowers
Converse Bank, under a loan agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, has attracted another tranche of $1 million in loans under the Converse4Women package, the Bank's press service said.News 1 - 20 of 41
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