INSTITUTE OF
LIBERAL POLITICS
To support the establishment of a legal and democratic state by contributing to the formation of a human-centered society.
ACTIVITIES
Public hearings in Gyumri within the program’s framework “Addressing concerns, building a dialogue.
In August 2023, the Institute ordered the implementation of research in several settlements bordering Turkey to collect information about the concerns of people living on the border regarding the possible…
The Threshold between freedom of speech and hate speech
The Threshold between freedom of speech and hate speech. The phenomenon of bullying Within the frames of the “Combating hate speech through spreading free knowledge” project, a session dedicated to…
Developing Civil Debate Art among Youth
Within the frames of the “Address Public Concerns-build Dialogue in Armenian-Turkish Relations” project’s “Developing Civil Debate Art among Youth” component another training course took place. This time it was for…
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EVENTS
The graduation event of the 8th stream of the Institute of Liberal Politics took place
The graduation event of the 8th stream of the Institute of Liberal Politics took place, , during which the President of the “Institute of Liberal Politics” NGO, Tatevik Matinyan, the…
Fundamental Human Rights: Mutation of Right
Do we know what fundamental human rights are? Where is the border between hate speech and freedom of speech? From international practice to the Armenian reality, a discussion took place with Tatev Matinyan, President…
Certificate Award Ceremony of the 7th Stream of School of Liberal Politics
The Graduation Ceremony of the 7th stream of the “School of Liberal Politics” took place on the 7th of February 2023. During the Graduation Ceremony the Head of the EU…
Institute Board
Tatevik Matinyan
NGO President
Tatevik Matinyan is the President of the Institute. She is a lawyer, an advocate and a member of the RA Chamber of Advocates since 2010. In 2022, she graduated from Stanford University's Draper Hills Summer Program. She is a specialist in human rights and fact-based policy development and has about 20 years of work experience in the field of program coordination in NGOs and 17 years of experience in human rights activities. Tatevik Matinyan is the author and co-author of more than a dozen thematic reports, manuals and guidelines.
Ruzanna Avagimyan
NGO vice-president
Ruzanna Avagimyan is a lawyer. She worked for 1 year in the Judicial system of Armenia, then at National Assembly of Armenia for 9 years, at the beginning as an assistant to a member of parliament, then as a faction expert. Ruzanna is an advocate and member of the Chamber of advocates of the Republic of Armenia since 2010. She is a member of the Board of the Institute since 2019.
Grigori Dokhoyan
board member
Grigori Dokhoyan is an expert in software for technical systems. He has more than 16 years of experience in development. He is actively involved in Armenia’s political and civic spheres, particularly in educational and electoral systems. Grigori is a member of the Board of the Institute since 2018.
Magda Arsenyan
board member
Magda Arsenyan is a Ph.D. in political science. She held the office of the president of the Institute from 2018-2019, implementing 9 projects in which more than 100 young persons were included. The frames of academic interest include political culture, parliamentary diplomacy, and issues related to public policy. Magda is a member of the Board since 2018.
Flora Vardanyan
board member
Flora Vardanyan is a pedagogue in physics. She has co-authored papers in educational journals and laboratory manuals of physics. She has 3 years of experience in coordination of educational programs and 15 years of experience in teaching. She is an SMM expert. Flora was engaged in various projects as a business consultant and as a mentor many times. She is a member of the Board since 2018.
Mariam Khzmalyan
board member
Mariam Khzmalyan is a political scientist. She has work experience in both private and public sectors. Since 2019, she has been working in the NGO sector, carrying out program coordination work. Since 2021, she is a member of the Board of the Institute. Since January 2022, she has been the coordinator of the School of Liberal Politics.
Shushan Avagyan
board member
Shushan Avagyan is a political scientist. She has 3 years of experience in conducting educational programs, seminars, and political schools. She worked at the National Assembly of Armenia, in private and civic spheres. She is the author of several papers and is interested in regional politics and international relations. Since 2022 Shushan is a Board member and coordinator of the School of Liberal Politics.
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