Democracy Development Foundation

Democracy Development Foundation (DDF) contributes to the advancement of democracy, security, and human rights in Armenia.

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Persons displaced from #NagornoKarabakh need reliable information and support.

📞 A new hotline has been launched under #EU-funded “Human Rights for and with Refugees” project.

Share to help others access support.

#RefugeeRights #Humanrights
https://t.co/RxoWDg88iN

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With support from 🇨🇦 #CFLI, #DDF is working with teachers from #Syunik, #VayotsDzor & #Gegharkunik through discussions, field visits, and meetings with national & international officials empowering educators to actively contribute to #Peace and #Security dialogue. @CanadaArmenia

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How does electoral #disinformation work & how can #democracies resist it? DDF & Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung brought #Moldovan & #Romanian experts to #Armenia to discuss countering election-related disinformation and #FIMI, engaging CSOs, #youth, and state institutions.

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We hosted #Armenian & #Czech young participants of @APY_NGO project to discuss:

🔹 DDF’s work on #HumanRights, justice & anti-corruption
🔹 Youth #civicengagement challenges
🔹 Narratives targeting #democracy & how to counter them.
Great insights and questions from the group!

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Naira Sultanyan, Director of the Democracy Development Foundation (DDF), delivered a speech at the 12th Ordinary Session of the #Euronest Parliamentary Assembly in #Yerevan.

https://t.co/GpWER6O1cT

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What do teachers from #Armenia’s border communities think about #peace & #security? With #CFLI support DDF held workshop, bringing together 20 teachers from Syunik, Vayots Dzor & Gegharkunik to discuss challenges, share experiences, and develop local solutions.#CanadaInArmenia.

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📢 With #EU support, “Women’s Center Shushi” NGO continues the “Us – About Us” meetings, creating a safe space for #women displaced from #NagornoKarabakh to share experiences, discuss challenges & build community empowerment.
Part of the #HumanRights for & with #Refugees project.

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#Polish - #Armenian conference on Info Environment & Influence Ops took place in #Yerevan.

🔹 Disinfo & external influence targeting #Armenia
🔹 Possible impact on 2026 elections
🔹 Steps to boost #Arm resilience
Research - https://t.co/a0Bg50Gfg5

#Disinformation #Resilience

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2 years ago #Armenians of #NagornoKarabakh were subjected to #displacement & #ethniccleansing.

This report shows how systematic attacks, intimidation & forced displacement were carried out by #Azerbaijan against #NagornoKarabakh population.

https://t.co/ryERsCjEQS

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To support #refugees displaced from #NagornoKarabakh, 4 Community Councils will operate across #Armenia by Estonian Refugee Council.

📍 Yerevan | Yeghegnadzor | Gyumri | Dilijan

EU-funded initiative ensures refugees voices are heard. @EU_Armenia
Read https://t.co/SkC5Ov6jID

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With the support of #Democracy Development Foundation & Eurasia Partnership Foundation, ANI #Armenian Research Center presents Tatul Hakobyan’s film series "#Armenians and #Turks 1918–1921, Film II: From #Tiflis to #Yerevan and #Constantinople.
https://t.co/x5spE9DMJc

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With support from #CFLI, DDF launches the #Peace & #Security: Teachers’ Empowerment Initiative to equip teachers in #Armenia’s border communities with tools to analyze challenges & propose practical solutions to decision-makers. @CanadaArmenia

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How can #Armenia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs make its services more accessible? Yesterday, the Ministry & Democracy Development Foundation held a public discussion on improving services for citizens. Assessments, digitalization & new solutions were presented.

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📢 Call for Policy Papers

Join the Think Tank Network on the #EasternPartnership research colloquium on Hybrid Threats to #Democratic Processes in the EU’s Eastern Neighborhood.

📅 Nov 5–7, 2025
📍 Chișinău, Moldova

Apply via DGAP & IPRE.

#EaP #HybridThreats #Democracy

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With #EU support, our “#HumanRights for & with Refugees” project united #youth displaced from Nagorno #Karabakh & locals. Together with APY, we organized camps to empower them to self-organize, learn about #refugee rights & engage in community life.

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🎥#Yerevan premiere of “Waiting for #DonQuixote” at #GoldenApricot! The film, blending documentary & fiction, explores the 2020 #NagornoKarabakh war & its aftermath. The film was possible with support of #OpenSocietyFoundations #Armenia.
https://t.co/C7Dmj1gXDw

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"Munq Mer Masin", hosted by Women's Center Shushi NGO, empowers displaced #women from #NagornoKarabakh through shared experiences & community healing.

The series is part of the EU-funded "Human Rights For & With #Refugees" project. @EU_Armenia
#EU4HumanRights

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30 youth - both local & displaced from #NagornoKarabakh, joined #Youth Camp to develop skills in #HumanRights, #Democracy, #civic engagement.

Supported by the #EU, @EU_Armenia through the “Human Rights For & With #Refugees” project.

Next camp soon! Follow @APY_Armenia 👇

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We welcome applications for "Policy Integration and Transparency Practices in a Digital Era" program, which is a part of the #Swedish Institute’s Academy for Young Professionals, is led by #Halmstad University with the Democracy Development Foundation.
https://t.co/PCpWGn35rz

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#Armenian civil society voices concern over rising #SLAPP cases and condemns legal harassment by #Zangezur #Copper #Molybdenum Combine targeting ex-employees. Read the full statement👉 https://t.co/91mudDUxvr