On October 22, 2026, a discussion meeting titled "Local Self-Government Elections: What Role Do They Play and Why Are They Important for the Community and the State?" was held at Ijevan branch of Yerevan State University (YSU). The event focused on the significance of local self-government elections and the involvement of young people in electoral processes.
The event was organized by the "Transparency International Anti-Corruption Center" (TIAC) non-governmental organization, with funding from the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA).
The speakers of the discussion included Sophi Abrahamyan, a representative of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), and TIAC program coordinators Anahit Hovakimyan and Shushan Avagyan. The purpose of the meeting was to raise awareness among YSU Ijevan Branch students regarding the importance of local self-government elections, the role of local self-government bodies, and their impact on community development, as well as to promote civic engagement and the participation of young people in electoral processes.
During the discussion, the significance of local self-government elections, the importance of citizen participation in community governance, and the impact of elections on community development and the daily lives of residents were addressed.
Participants had the opportunity to pose questions to the speakers, express their views, and discuss issues related to local self-government and electoral processes. The session also covered the assessment of the reliability of information and the critical evaluation of media sources. Such meetings play an important role in raising the civic consciousness of young people, strengthening democratic values, and fostering their active involvement in community life.
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