Feminist Events Dedicated to the National Day Against Domestic Violence

Description

1) Objective

On October 1, 2010, 20-year-old Zaruhi Petrosyan died tragically as a result of brutal beatings by her husband. This was not the only case of domestic violence in Armenia, but its cruelty and the public outcry it sparked shook society. Following this incident, several civil society organizations concerned about domestic violence came together to form the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Women. Their demands included fair trials, prevention of domestic violence cases, and reforms in the legislative field. Since then, the Coalition has marked October 1 as the National Day Against Domestic Violence.

As part of this call, grants will support feminist gatherings and a variety of events and actions dedicated to feminist goals, community empowerment, and inspiring change. They welcome applications that align with their mission and focus on raising awareness about domestic violence, addressing and preventing it, reflecting on its gendered dimensions, amplifying the voices of systemically ignored groups in the context of domestic violence, and challenging patriarchal structures.

2) Eligibility

They invite a wide range of applicants, including: Feminist self-organized groups, Researchers in academia and beyond , Artists and creative initiatives, Local and community-based feminist activists, Civil society organizations and coalitions, Student groups.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Armenia.

4) Budget

Grant amount is up to 500,000 AMD (including taxes).

5) Application

The deadline for submission is 13 September 2025. Documents have to be submitted online.