Tag: labor

November 2, 2023
Ծննդաբերություն դուլայի օգնությամբ

Giving Birth With a Doula

While doulas are still uncommon in Armenia, some women are turning to them to help their birthing process be a more positive and empowering experience. Doulas provide emotional support, knowledge and are a reassuring presence to help women navigate the journey of childbirth.

March 13, 2021
Closing the Gender Gap

Closing the Gender Gap

Although the principle of equal pay for equal work for men and women is fully implemented in Armenia’s Labor Code, a gender pay gap persists. Lara Techekirian looks at the challenges, the government’s response and presents a set of recommendations.

April 14, 2017
Who is Protecting the Rights of Workers?

Who is Protecting the Rights of Workers?

A member of parliament for the ruling Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) and owner of the SAS Supermarket chain, Artak Sargsyan is at the heart of a new scandal. In an audio recording, a representative of Sargsyan speaks to SAS employees where he threatens to fire all those who do not present lists of potential voters for the RPA.