We work with male, female and trans* commercial sex workers and their clients, MSM and LGBTI people, People who use drugs - PWUD (including PWID), migrants, refugees, and prisoners.
Both female and transgender sex workers are involved in our administrative staff in different important roles.
Commercial sex workers (CSWs) are reported to experience institutionalized discrimination and social stigma in all areas of public life, including access to healthcare, education and employment, violent treatment by law enforcement agencies. Sex work still remains illegal in Armenia which makes the community more vulnerable.
Our NGO was established in 1998․ Our activity is based on humanitarian principles to contribute to the regulation of the issues and problems of the society, and in particular the issues that vulnerable groups face in the Armenian society.
Our vision is Society led by principles non-discrimination, rule of law and human rights, equality and justice.
The strategic goals of the organization are
· Human rights protection and advocacy
· Provision of public healthcare and access to services
· Capacity building and empowerment
· Humanitarian support
The objectives of the organization are
· Legitimacy
· Transparency and publicity
· Voluntary membership
· Equality
· Self-governance and collegiality of leadership (management)
The services of the organization are
1. Human rights protection
· Legal consultation
· Preparation of legal documents
· Attorney support
· Judicial representation
· Strategic litigation
· Legislative analysis and recommendation
2. Provision of public healthcare and access to services
· Peer to peer consultation on HIV and AIDS and available services
· Pre- and post-test consultation on HIV and AIDS, testing for HIV
· Provision of condoms and lubricants
· Referral to corresponding medical institutions
3. Capacity building and empowerment
· Organization of training courses and seminars
· Organization of meeting-discussions
· Development and dissemination of educational materials
· Provision of sub-grants
· Event organization
· Technical assistance
· Exchange programs
4. Humanitarian support
· Social assistance
· Financial assistance
· Psychological consultation
· Referral to public and private institutions
· Provision of temporary shelters
5. Advocacy
· Monitoring and preparation of reports and recommendations
· Representation in state and international organizations