Nvard Margaryan

Nvard Margaryan is the Projects Director at Socioscope NGO. She says "In 2019, I embarked on my journey as a researcher and Projects Director at "Socioscope," a Societal Research and Consultancy Center NGO. Additionally, I have established myself as an independent consultant specializing in strategic planning for NGOs, advocacy, and human rights. As of 2020, I have proudly served as a consultant for the Center for Humanitarian Dialogue in Armenia and taken on the role of advocacy advisor at Human Rights House Yerevan."

Before this role, Margaryan worked for more than five years at PINK Armenia, the largest LGBT community-based organization in Armenia. Elected as Chairperson in 2015, Margaryan and her colleagues strived to create a safe space for LGBT people by promoting legal, psychological, and social protection and well-being. She also played a major role in the launching of an e-magazine, As You, which presents readers with issues related to human rights, sexuality, gender and other issues. Margaryan is involved in women's rights movement in Armenia and is a board member of the Coalition to Stop Violence against Women. Margaryan is also a board member of the Non-Discrimination and for Equality Coalition in Armenia. In 2018, Margaryan participated in the Transatlantic Inclusion Leaders Network, Young Professionals Summit, and Brussels Forum. Margaryan earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from Yerevan State University.