Eurasia International University (EIU) and “Social Justice” NGO have officially entered into a contract for the implementation of a Master Program and Modules in “Access to Justice: Theory and Practice” (MAJust) sub-grant project under the small grants scheme called within the “Justice Reforms Monitoring in Armenia” (JUREMONIA) EU-funded project on 15 February 2024.
The MAJust project builds upon the overarching goal of the “JUREMONIA” project to increase the impact of civil society representatives on the Justice Sector reforms and contribute to establishing systemic changes. To contribute to implementing this goal, the MAJust aims to equip multidisciplinary professionals with up-to-date knowledge and skills necessary to effectively develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate Justice Sector reforms in line with international standards and best practices. It is expected that the project will facilitate the trialogue between academia, practice, and society and increase the role of academia in the strengthening of the Rule of Law in Armenia.
The new innovative Master Program and Modules in “Access to Justice: Theory and Practice” will be developed by the project providing an interdisciplinary approach and involving internationally recognized scholars to build the capacities of local actors. On a certificate basis, the modules of the new Master’s program will be offered to practitioners and students from other universities as a lifelong learning opportunity. The Project also will support Justice Sector reforms by building synergies with relevant practitioners, developing students’ practical skills, providing methodological and research support to various actors involved in the Justice Sector reforms as well as stimulating and contributing to the public debate, raising awareness about the relevant processes by addressing youth, journalists, social workers, etc.
The contract was signed by Prof. Suren Ohanyan, Rector of Eurasia International University, and Mr. Arshak Gasparyan, President of the “Social Justice” NGO. During the signing ceremony, Mr. Arshak Gasparyan, extended congratulations to the partners for the successful application and emphasized the significance of collaboration between academia and civil society institutions in advancing justice reforms in Armenia. Dr. Anna Khovorostiankina, Head of the EIU Law Department and Academic Coordinator of the MAJust Project, underscored that “Aligned with EIU’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals in both teaching and research endeavours, the MAJust project directly contributes to SDG16 ‘Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions’.” The project is scheduled to be implemented over 18 months.
“Justice Reforms Monitoring in Armenia” (JUREMONIA, www.juremonia.am) project funded by the European Union and implemented by the consortium of the Netherlands Helsinki Committee (NHC), Penal Reform International (PRI), Social Justice (SJ) NGO and Civil Society Institute (CSI) NGO. The project is envisioned to become the primary means through which civil society will help to restore integrity and efficiency in the justice system in Armenia. The effective engagement of civil society is a must for carrying out systemic reforms as well as including a connection to citizens and victim groups.
This publication was produced with the financial support of the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of Eurasia International University and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.
Contact person: Dr. Anna Khvorostiankina, Head of the Law Department, academic coordinator of the project (anna.khvorostiankina@eiu.am).