Within the framework of the “Modernizing Vocational Education and Training in Agriculture in Armenia” (MAVETA) project, a training course on “Integrating Gender and Socially Sensitive Approaches in Agricultural Professions” was held in Lori region on January 30, conducted by Mariam Melikyan, gender equality expert at the Strategic Development Agency.
The training was attended by lecturers from MAVETA project partner Stepanavan State Agricultural College and Berd State Multifunctional College, as well as representatives of the private sector from Lori and Tavush regions.
The expert presented the current situation of gender equality in Armenia, international experience and trends. During interactive discussions and group work, the participants addressed the issues and challenges of gender and social integration of students studying in VET institutions, in particular, in agricultural professions.
The gender equality expert shared a number of practical tips for working effectively with representatives of vulnerable groups.
The discussion provided an opportunity to highlight the need for women’s involvement in agriculture, social inclusion, and increasing their role in public perceptions.
The training was attended by MAVETA Project Manager Lilit Hovhannisyan and VET Consultant Lilit Beglaryan.
The MAVETA project is funded by a broad coalition of international and local organizations led by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), including the Austrian Development Agency, the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Government of Armenia, the Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) NGO, Izmirlian Foundation, the Strategic Development Agency (SDA) NGO and Vanand Agro CJSC.
The project’s implementing partners are the GIZ and HEKS/EPER with the involvement of SDA and the School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences at the Bern University of Applied Sciences (HAFL).
