In this episode, host Rupen Janbazian sits down with Maro Matosian, Ani Jilozian, and Lenna Garibian to reflect on 15 years of impact, advocacy, and resilience at the Women’s Support Center (WSC) of Armenia.

 

What began in 2010 as a small pilot initiative—supported by the Tufenkian Foundation, USAID, and AIWA—has become a nationwide movement for change. From providing shelter, legal support, and psychological counselling to shaping Armenia’s domestic violence laws, the WSC has been at the forefront of the fight for women’s rights in the country.

 

🎧 In this conversation, we explore:

 

• The Center’s founding years and early challenges • The measurable and human impact of its work • The passage of Armenia’s domestic violence laws • The role of the diaspora in driving change • What lies ahead for the WSC and the broader movement

 

💡 This episode is a powerful reminder that courage, collaboration, and care make systemic change possible.