This two-phase study analyzes the gender aspect of poverty in Armenia in the aftermath of multiple crises, with the aim of supporting research-based advocacy and proposing alternative solutions to gender-related poverty issues. The gaps and limitations identified in existing state policies within the framework of the research were examined alongside women’s personal stories and perceptions.In...
The policy paper was developed using data gathered from comprehensive research on poverty, employment, and labor rights in Armenia’s two regions with the highest poverty levels: Shirak and Gegharkunik. Based on this research findings, recommendations were formulated and directed towards various stakeholders, including the Government represented by the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs...
Most of the world’s poor people work. They work for a living, however they do not earn enough to make ends meet in a minimally acceptable way. This issue persists not only in developing countries, but in developed ones too. “Working poor” is not a widespread term, instead, “the poor” is most frequently used in literature and policy documents, because the terms...