Civil Siciety Institute Information

About CSI Civil Society Institute (CSI) is a non-governmental organization based in Yerevan which aims to assist and promote the establishment of a free and democratic society in Armenia. Established in 1998 and formerly known as Civil Society Development Union, CSI has implemented a series of programs, research and publications surrounding the principles of democracy and human rights. Since its founding, CSI has worked on and continues to carry out programs revolving around the following initiatives: Since its founding, CSI has worked on and continues to carry out programs revolving around the following initiatives: * Civil society development * Penal system reform * Human rights advocacy and awareness * Peacebuilding and conflict resolution * Freedom of information and anti-corruption * Internship opportunities for the youth * Secondary education reform * Political advocacy and lobbying The activities of CSI are geared towards increasing the efficacy of governmental bodies as well as non-governmental organizations while simultaneously supporting the development of civil society. It seeks to accomplish its goals and tasks within the framework of the following project divisions: * Penal System Reform * Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution Resource Center * Civil Society Network * Human Rights in Armenia website