Տhe New RA Լaw on NGOs was discussed at the meeting of the representatives of organizations implementing NGO strengthening projects as well as the organizations that are actively involved in this process.
The discussion was mainly aimed at raising the problematic provisions that issued from the law and jointly discuss the steps to be taken to address the problematic issues, as well as to continue awareness raising campaigns among partner NGOs.
Mr. Karen Zadoyan, President of the Armenian Lawyers’ Association and the EU funded “Commitment to Constructive Dialogue” Project manager; Mr. Arsen Stepanyan, the EU funded “Bridge for CSOs” Project Manager (Project implemented by the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU); Miss Syuzanna Soghomonyan and Miss Mariam Zadoyan, Lawyers of the ALA; Ms Heriknaz Tigranyan, Layer of Transparency International Anti-Corruption Center; Ms Arpine Hakobyan, President of the NGO Center and ms Nune Pepenayan, Expert of the NGO Center; Mr. Karen Hakobyan, representative of Partnership and Training NGO; and Ms Lusine Hakobyan from USAID attended the meeting.
At the end of the meeting, the NGOs decided to combine their efforts and professional potential and in cooperation with the competent state authorities to propose solutions to issues raised by the Armenian NGO sector in connection with the new law.
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