Talks and discussions on the topic “Gender and Gender Equality” were held in Tsoghamarg and Arpeni communities on December 19, 2011. The discussions were held by the invited specialist Jina Sargizova. The meetings had a goal to get the participants to know gender issues, to differentiate the notions of gender and sex, to speak about the problems of gender equality in our country. Through numerous examples J. Sargizova presented the notions of “gender” and “sex”, showed that coming from our mentality, stereotypes, our perceptions of men and women we undertake certain roles, make division of work and all this is later expressed in the economic, political, social spheres of the country.
During the meeting the statistic data in the labour market of Armenia were discussed, which show gender inequality and gender discrimination in this sphere. Gender equality is first of all a human right. Women, as well as men, have the right to live in descent conditions and a descent life, which is stated in RA Constitution.
The conclusions in both meetings were the same: empowerment of women and their involvement in all kinds of economic, political, management activities will become a basis for raising the social-economic well being and reduction of poverty on both personal, community and state levels.