The Institute of Liberal Politics (ILP) ( hy, Լիբերալ քաղաքականության ինստիտուտ, translit=Liberal k’aghak’akanut’yan institut), also known as the School of Liberal Politics is a

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educational and

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. The ILP was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in

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History

The Institute of Liberal Politics was founded on 27 September 2017 as an

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Bright Armenia Bright Armenia ( hy, Լուսավոր Հայաստան, translit=Lusavor Hayastan) is a classical liberal political party in Armenia founded on 12 December 2015. History In 2017, Bright Armenia launched an educational program aimed at advancing ...

, an Armenian

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. The opening ceremony was attended by

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, political scientist

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, and former EU Ambassador to Armenia

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. The ILP is a full member of the

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. Tatev Matinyan is the current Director of the ILP. The ILP offers an educational program focused on liberal politics. In 2018, Ambassador of the United States of America to Armenia Lynne M. Tracy met with students of the program. In 2019, former

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Armen Sarkissian Armen Vardani Sarkissian ( hy, Արմեն Վարդանի Սարգսյան; also written as Sarksyan and Sargsyan) (born 23 June 1952) is an Armenian politician, physicist and computer scientist who served as the 4th president of Armenia from 9 A ...

and Chairman of Bright Armenia

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attended a graduation ceremony for students of the program. As of 2022, 150 students have graduated from the program. Partners of the ILP include the

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and the

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. On 21 January 2023, the ILP in collaboration with the Embassy of the Netherlands in Armenia organized a conference on combating

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, promoting political pluralism, and developing a more tolerant and democratic society. Representatives from the

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, Civil Contract, the

Human Rights Defender of Armenia The Human Rights Defender of Armenia ( hy, Հայաստանի մարդու իրավունքների պաշտպան) is the official ombudsman, who, acting pursuant to the Constitution of Armenia, as well as, principles and norms of international l ...

, and

Union of Informed Citizens The Union of Informed Citizens (UIC) ( hy, Իրազեկ քաղաքացիների միավորում, translit=Irazek k’aghak’ats’ineri miavorum) is an Armenian non-governmental organization. Founded in 2014, the UIC is headquartered in Yer ...

were invited to participate.

Mission

The Institute of Liberal Politics aims at preparing a new generation of leaders who are willing to support and spread

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and become advocates for democratic consolidation through non-formal civic and political education throughout Armenia. The organization seeks to advance

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, multilateralism, cultural exchange, inclusiveness, and the empowerment of society. The ILP also supports the

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of Armenia. The ILP organizes education seminars, conducts research, participates in debates, and provides expert opinions on domestic and foreign issues.

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