Final Evaluation: Integration of gender and gender-based violence subject into educational curriculum in the frames of National 211-215 Strategic Plan (Armenia)

Authors/editor(s): Hasmik Tamamyan & Gabriel Armas-Cardona

Location: Armenia

Grantee: Society Without Violence

Grant Period: 1 January 2014 – 31 December 2016

Grant Amount: $149,998

Publication year: 2017

Society Without Violence’s three-year initiative, “Integration of Gender and Gender-based Violence Subject into Educational Curriculum in the Frames of National 2011-2015 Strategic Plan”, targeted girls and boys aged 13 to 18. Using activities and tools, the initiative aimed to increase understanding of and prevent gender-based violence.

Main findings of the evaluation:

• The project led to many positive and sustainable impacts by encouraging discussion and debate amongst students.
• Social sciences teachers were trained on gender issues, and a gender dimension was incorporated into the curriculum to ensure the project’s sustainability.
• The project’s teaching of issues related to gender and gender-based violence was effective and efficient.
• Collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Science ensured the project’s smooth implementation and sustainability.

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Bibliographic information

Geographic coverage: Europe and Central Asia; Armenia

Subject area(s): Ending violence against women and girls; Domestic violence/interpersonal violence; Harmful practices; Rape/sexual assault; Education; Schooling; Training; Gender equality and women’s empowerment; Gender equality and inequality; Monitoring and evaluation; Trust funds; UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women; Youth; Adolescents; Girls

Resource type: Evaluation reports

Publication year: 2017

Publishing entities: United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)