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What if there was a way to combat gender based violence? Empowerment self-defense (ESD) claims to be the way. It's a comprehensive, evidence-based, and trauma-informed approach to personal safety training. Gohar Khachatrian is a level three instructor in Armenia and breaks down the basics of ESD on this episode. She's also the co-host of Country of Dust, a podcast that tells stories of a changing Armenia, and works at Femlibrary, a feminist library in Yerevan, where we recorded our conversation. Read Gohar's article about ESD here: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:4b8fa460-c7a3-4557-9427-229000cae874Learn more about ESD: https://www.esdglobalselfdefense.org/ This episode was recorded and produced by Lucy Martirosyan. Find us on Youtube, instagram, and TikTok @jazvetalks.If you enjoyed this episode, remember to rate, comment, share, and follow us. You can also buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/jazvetalksThis podcast is supported by Women’s Fund Armenia, and filia, a feminist fund based in Germany. 

The United Nations says that almost a third of women worldwide have been subjected to physical or sexual violence at least once in their lifetime. And that every 10 minutes, one woman or girl is killed by her intimate partner or family member. Armenia is no exception. This year alone, domestic violence cases shot up by 37%, according to the prosecutors’ office. The increase can be partly explained due to the lingering effects of war and forced displaced, but also the fact that more and more women are finding the courage to speak up and seek help.The first group to offer survivors in Armenia shelter, psychological, legal support – and most importantly, empowerment – is the Women’s Support Center.It was founded 15 years ago by executive director Maro Matosian.This episode is dedicated to the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (November 25-December 10). It was made thanks to grant support by Women's Fund Armenia and filia.die frauenstiftungWomen's Support Center hotline: +374 (0) 99 88 78 08Watch the episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVpB0FP1uZs Donate to the Women's Support Center here: https://www.womensupportcenter.org/donateBuy us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/jazvetalksFollow us on Instagram and TikTok.Sources: https://www.dw.com/en/is-war-to-blame-for-the-increase-in-domestic-violence/a-74669008https://www.womensupportcenter.org/https://coalitionagainstviolence.am/en/

Rage Garage is part sustainable vintage shop, part eco-conscious project and part hangout spot, located in Yerevan that collaborates with local resident artists, designers, artisans, perfumers (and more!).Sona interviews Rage's co-owners, Sveta and Flora, about the liberation that comes with rebelliously finding and owning your unique style, as well as the importance of eco-conscious shopping and supporting local brands.Shout out to Anaheed Sarian, one of Rage’s resident designers specializing in textile work, for her message featured at the beginning of this episode. You can follow her on Instagram @anaheedsarianAnd follow Rage Garage here: http://instagram.com/ragegarage_vintage/?hl=enWatch the video version with English subtitles on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3ZaYC7VaqU If you liked this episode, please remember to rate our podcast, leave a comment and share it with friends. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @jazvetalksTo show us more love, buy us coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/jazvetalks We're supported by Women's Fund Armenia and filia.die frauenstiftung in Germany.

Armenian-American occupational therapist and PhD candidate Armineh Babikian is the founding director of Therapists for Armenia, a volunteer network working to strengthen rehabilitation and disability services through inclusive, sustainable approaches. In this episode, we talk with Armineh about her group’s projects supporting people with disabilities in Armenia, including #Azad3D, a 3D-printing initiative launched by Therapists for Armenia together with their partners, producing adaptive equipment for people with disabilities.We also explore the stigma surrounding disability in Armenia and Armineh’s research on the community’s needs.Check out Therapists for Armenia's website: https://therapistsforarmenia.org/ Therapists for Armenia's clinical resource library: https://therapistsforarmenia.org/clinical-resources/Find Armineh's Occupational Therapy Guidebook to Inclusion here: https://therapistsforarmenia.org/merchandise/If you’ve been enjoying Jazve Talks, consider donating through our Buy Me a Coffee page: buymeacoffee.com/jazvetalks.Special thanks to filia.die frauenstiftung, a feminist fund based in Germany, for making our podcast possible!

Decentralizing Decolonial Feminisms in Eastern Europe is a course co-created and taught by Lilit Khandakaryan, an Armenian scholar and PhD candidate in the Netherlands, and by Dr. Anna Hodel, assistant professor teaching Slavic Literatures and Cultures at Basel University in Switzerland.In this episode, we unpack the meaning behind decentralizing and decolonial feminisms in Armenia and beyond. We also discuss the politics behind borders, the 'Soviet Union', and belonging. And finally, we share art and literature recommendations from Lilit and three of her master’s students at Basel University — Sophie Graf, Marisa Sophia Rigas, and Inez den Boer — who joined us in person for this conversation. Recorded at English Park in Yerevan.DECOLONIAL FEMINIST ART & LITERATURE RECOMMENDATIONS:ARMENIA:Sweeping Yerevan (2020) documentary: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19888840/ Ani Asatryan - https://www.instagram.com/ani.a.asatrian/Shushan Avagyan - https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/126376303-a-book-untitled4 plus - https://www.4plus.org/GEORGIA:Fungus collective - https://www.projectfungus.com/fungus-collectiveLATVIA:Intimacy and Darkness: Feminist Sensibility in (Post)socialist Art by Jana Kukaine: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0752/12/1/24DONATE TO MUTUAL AID ORGANIZATIONS & FAMILIES IN GAZA: Al-Jawad Camp, one of the last remaining educational camps in North Gaza: @jawadcamp2, PaypalMany Lands Mutual Aid, a grassroots aid distribution project in North Gaza: @husein_alzaq2, GoFundMeThe Sameer Project, donations based initiative, led by Palestinians in the diaspora, working to supply aid to displaced families in Gaza: @thesameerprojectGaza Soup Kitchen, provides hot meals and clean water to Palestinians in Gaza facing deliberate starvation: @gazasoupkitchen, GoFundMe

Did you know that Agnes Malkhasyan is the fashion designer behind Armenian singer Parg’s look for this year’s Eurovision? And many more! In this episode, we dive into her creative process, the challenges facing Armenia’s fashion industry, and the story behind her brand’s logo and identity. 🧜🏼‍♀️ 🦪📺 FOR ENGLISH SUBTITLES, CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/ZTtPBtVcomk This episode was written, filmed, recorded, produced, and translated by Jazve Talks creators and co-hosts Lucy Martirosyan and Sona Grigoryan.Special thanks to filia.die frauenstiftung, a women’s rights philanthropic fund in Germany, for supporting this episode.=====Գիտեի՞ք, որ Parg-ի այս տարվա Եվրատեսիլի կերպարի հեղինակն Ագնես Մալխասյանն է: Այս թողարկման մեջ մենք կանդրադառնանք Ագնեսի ստեղծագործական գործընթացին, Հայաստանում նորաձևության ոլորտի առջև ծառացած մարտահրավերներին և նրա բրենդի լոգոյի պատմությանը:🧜🏼‍♀️ 🦪📺 Էպիզոդը դիտելու համար այցելեք մեր Youtube-ի ալիքը https://youtu.be/ZTtPBtVcomkԱյս թողարկումը նկարահանվել, ձայնագրվել, արտադրվել և թարգմանվել է Jazve Talks-ի ստեղծողներ և համահաղորդավարներ Լյուսի Մարտիրոսյանի և Սոնա Գրիգորյանի կողմից։Հատուկ շնորհակալություն filia.die frauenstiftung բարեգործական հիմնադրամին` այս թողարկմանը աջակցելու համար։