About Us

What We Do | Mission and Vision | History | Our Impact

With a staff of 20 professionals , Women’s Support Center (WSC) is working on preventing and responding to domestic violence (DV) with a particular focus on men’s violence against women who are or were in an intimate relationship.

We are a non-profit and non-governmental organization, established in 2010. We are a full-service domestic violence center and also engage in advocacy work to create systemic change for victims of DV.

Our objective is to create a safe environment for women — a place where they receive support, empathy, and the knowledge that they are not alone in their struggles. Women are provided with practical learning about domestic violence, as well as counseling that bolsters self-esteem and confidence. Frankly, it is a difficult task to dissipate years, sometimes decades, of control, fear, even brainwashing of the victims in a matter of a few months. It is a long process faced with many lapses, bumps and bruises.

The Center also strives to change myths and taboos regarding domestic violence and, more broadly, the role of women in society. We uphold progressive values that promote political, economic, and social rights of women. Thus, we are involved in not only social work per se, but also combating larger, thornier problems of gender inequality, stereotypes, patriarchal values, so that women can live in safety, in peace, and as equals.

The Center takes special interest in advocacy efforts. We understand that simply by assisting women in need, we will not manage to change perceptions of women’s rights; emancipation of both men and women requires much more. Together, with other accomplished NGOs in Armenia, we try to raise awareness among young women about positive values and healthy families based on relationships of partnership, not control. In this, we strive to help women achieve their potential as valuable members of and contributors to Armenian society. As such, we are a proud member of the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Women, an ad hoc alliance of feminist, social advocacy, and work groups.

In the US in the 1970s, women began to speak up about battery. Until then, many people thought men had a right to batter women. Many changes occurred in the US since the 70s and domestic violence decreased by 64%. We believe that the same type of support for women and raising awareness towards the issue will help women in Armenia feel safe and raise their children in a positive and healthy environment and not be scared by violence. This is a fundamental public health and human rights issue.


  • Our Hot Line 099-88-78-08 works 27/7 , 365 days of the year providing initial support and information.
  • Comprehensive assistance from social workers , child and for adult psychologists, lawyers
  • Shelter for women and children escaping abuse
  • Training courses for professionals to improve their skills in supporting survivors of violence
  • Policy advice and advocacy
  • Publications and research
  • Founding member of the Coalition to Stop Violence against Women
  • Awareness raising in communities throughout Armenia
  • Capacity building to 10 regional domestic violence support centers