Few regions illustrate the relevance of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda as clearly as the South Caucasus, where multiple protracted conflicts date back to the Soviet era and its dissolution. Despite this, women across the region have been at the forefront of peacebuilding efforts, dialogue, and community resilience, often working with limited recognition and support.

In cooperation with the Heinrich Boell Stiftung Yerevan Office – South Caucasus Region, Armenian Progressive Youth NGO implements a project titled Empowering Young People in Armenia to Lead Local Climate Solutions or Youth4Climate. 

On December 4, 2025, the Heinrich Boell Foundation Yerevan Office – South Caucasus Region hosted a Boell Talks webinar on disinformation and external interference in Armenian politics. As Armenia moves toward its expected June 7, 2026 parliamentary elections, Russian disinformation and broader hybrid threats pose increasing risks to democratic processes. From media manipulation to economic pressure and regional tensions, these challenges mirror patterns seen in Moldova - a country that has taken significant steps to strengthen its resilience.

In cooperation with the Heinrich Boell Stiftung Yerevan Office – South Caucasus Region, the Centre for Community Mobilization and Support NGO implements a project a new project Green Narratives. 

Through the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process, this article challenges “peace at all costs,” revealing how authoritarian peace becomes institutionalized at the expense of justice and public participation.