YEREVAN. – By and large, women in Armenia are subjected to psychological violence, but if conformism is manifested, the psychological violence turns into physical and sexual violence.

As per psychologist Marine Martirosyan, awareness among women has increased in Armenia, and this has led to the protection of women’s rights in the country in recent years.

“Women at us [in Armenia] no longer conform, they fight for their rights, [and] they value themselves, which is a very positive phenomenon,” Martirosyan added. 

In her words, Armenia does have shelters, where women subjected to violence can stay with their children, and get social, psychological, and legal assistance.

“If [such] a woman has housing problem, problems linked to work or study, assistance is also rendered to her,” the psychologist stated.

Women’s Rights Center informed Armenian News-NEWS.am that although the number of calls regarding violence against women has increased in Armenia, as compared to previous years, this is not due to an increases of such cases, but rather to the raising of awareness among women in the country.

On Tuesday, March 8, Armenia will celebrate International Women’s Day.