Lucy (an Armenian-American journalist) and Sona (an Armenian LGBTIQ activist from Sevan) are a queer, non-binary Armenian couple living in Yerevan. They plan to launch a video podcast series called “Jazve Talks.” The idea is to invite (offline or online) Armenian women, trans and gender-queer writers, artists, activists, researchers, and filmmakers into their kitchen for conversations about their work over a cup of coffee. The aim is to provide a platform to highlight and make visible their work, which is largely overlooked both by Armenian society and by international outlets. The kitchen itself has historically been a safe space where Armenian women could freely express themselves. In Armenian, the word “khohanots” (“kitchen”) already carries the meaning of “thinking” (khohel) and “reflecting.” The interviews will mainly be in English with Armenian subtitles.

Cooperation with the Women’s Fund began in 2024.

Valuing the beauty of music and its boundless power, Music of Armenia brings new life to Armenian musical heritage by rediscovering, preserving, and promoting Armenian music while celebrating the talent of Armenian musicians. At the same time, Music of Armenia fosters innovative collaborations and presents audiences with unique concert programs and festivals.
The cooperation with the Women’s Fund began in 2024.

The mission of FemForward NGO is to build a community of conscious and proactive women who are dedicated to creating a gender-sensitive and conflict-sensitive society in Armenia. Within this mission, the organization implements initiatives that promote women’s roles, particularly by engaging them in security and peacebuilding processes.

The NGO’s strategic directions are:

1. To promote the creation and dissemination of gender-sensitive and conflict-sensitive constructive discourse;

2. To foster local community development through the advancement of women’s leadership potential.

Collaboration with the Women’s Fund began in 2023.

“Women’s Rights House” (WRH) was founded in 2017 in Gyumri, Shirak region. It was established around the idea of unity, equality, and safety of women’s rights and interests—promoting the protection of women’s rights, advocating for public policy changes on women’s issues, and providing a range of comprehensive, needs-based services.

The organization’s goals are to promote the full realization of women’s fundamental rights and community empowerment; prevent violence against women and protect their rights from violations, particularly from labor rights abuses and exploitation; raise women’s awareness and knowledge; provide needs-based support; contribute to women’s economic empowerment; encourage women’s community engagement and the development of leadership skills; increase participation in political decision-making and civic processes; and support the protection of human rights and the development of democracy in Armenia.
Collaboration with the Women’s Fund began in 2023.

The vision of “Sose Women’s Issues” NGO is to become a leading and trusted organization in the Syunik region that contributes to women’s empowerment both in their personal lives and in society. The mission of the organization is to enhance women’s role in social and political life.

The main areas of work include women’s political empowerment, gender equality and combating gender-based violence, the development of entrepreneurial activities, and youth engagement.

Collaboration with the Women’s Fund began in 2023.

“Right Side” Human Rights NGO is the first community-based organization of trans and sex workers in Armenia and the region. The organization was founded in 2016 by trans activists and since then has focused its efforts on protecting the rights and ensuring the health of trans, LGBIQ, and sex worker communities, advocating for policy reforms, and strengthening community visibility and mobilization.

Our mission is to respond to the challenges faced by transgender people and sex workers through advocacy, visibility, development, and support programs. Our vision is to build a society based on gender justice, where transgender people and sex workers are protected and live in well-being. The organization works to reduce negative attitudes in society toward diverse gender identities, increase the visibility of communities and their issues, eliminate discrimination and violence based on gender identity, sexual orientation, or occupation, and promote the social inclusion of communities, along with addressing other related challenges.
Collaboration with the Women’s Fund began in 2025.