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Probation Officers participated in the training on “The activities of the State Probation Service”
On 25-26 February in Tsaghkadzor Marriott Hotel a training on “The activities of the State Probation Service”, organized by Civil Society Institute NGO with the financial support of UNDEF, took place. The head of the...
The cooperation of the relevant stakeholders is important for the effectiveness of the Probation service
On November 22 a round table discussion on the expectations and prospects of development of the newly created Probation Service took place in Yerevan. The round table was organized by the Civil Society Institute NGO in...
The problem of discrimination of women in Armenia. alternative report by ADC Memorial and CSI
For the 65th session of the UN Committee on Elimination of Discrimination against Women, ADC Memorial submitted two alternative reports about Armenia and Belarus. A report “Discrimination against Women from Vulnerable...
Female convicts completed hairdressing course and received certificates (photos)
On September 28 in the educational section of “Abovyan” penitentiary institution the graduation ceremony for the participants of hairdressing course took place. The course has been organized by “Civil Society Institute...
Artak Kirakosyan was elected as a Vice President of the international organization FIDH
Human rights defender from Armenia, Chairperson of Civil Society Institute NGO Artak Kirakosyan, was elected as a Vice President of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH). The vote was held during the 39th...
Female convicts learn hairdressing (photos)
12 female convicts, who are serving their sentence at “Abovyan” penitentiary institution and are preparing for release, are participating in a short-term hairdressing course organized by the “Civil Society Institute”...
The Government approved the Statute and organizational architecture of the State Probation Service.
At the session of the Government of the Republic of Armenia held on 14 July 2016 the Statute and organizational structure of the State Probation Service was approved. The Probation service will consist of Central body,...
Workshop for probation officers on mediation
As a part of its major activities the Civil Society Institute has been in close cooperation with the newly established Probation Service of Armenia, by offering technical, informational and expert support and advice....
Hairdressing course for female convicts
“Civil Society Institute” NGO (CSI) has initiated hairdressing vocational training for female convicts who are serving their sentence at “Abovyan” penitentiary institution. The initiative is carried out in the...
The first Armenian Law on Probation has entered into force.
Today, on June 6, 2016, the first Armenian Law on Probation and Probation Service has entered into force.  This is an important milestone towards the humanization of criminal justice system in Armenia. The principles of...