2004 - 2006
STRATEGIC PLAN
OF
ARMENIAN YOUNG LAWYERS
ASSOCIATION
| CONTENTS | |
| 1. | Historical Overview |
| 2. | Brief Analysis of the Organization's Activities |
| 3. | Future Vision |
| 4. | Mission and Values |
| 5. | AYLA's Strategic Goals, Objectives and Action Plan |
| 6. | Expectations |
| 7. | Monitoring and Evaluation |
| 8. | Appendix 1 |
1.Historical Overview
"Armenian Young Lawyers Association" NGO (AYLA) was founded in
1995 having the aim to join the efforts of the members and supporters of the
organization as well as of the new generation of the lawyers to promote to
the establishment of Armenia as a sovereign, democratic, legal and social state.
The organization was founded by a group of the students of the faculty of law
of the Yerevan State University and young lawyers. Most of them are still among
the members of AYLA and take part in the organization's activities. During
its existence the organization has implemented a great number of different
projects and activities, which comply with its mission and has served to several
thousand beneficiaries.
The organization has paid much attention to the establishment
of its regional branches in the provinces. Currently eight offices of AYLA
operate in Yerevan
(the Central Office and the Office of Yerevan Province), AYLA branch office
of Shirak province in Gyumri, AYLA branch office of Lori province in Vanadzor,
AYLA branch office of Tavush province in Ijevan, AYLA branch office of Gegharkunik
province in Gavar, AYLA branch office of Syunik province in Kapan, and Goris
regional office of AYLA branch office in Syunik province.
The number of AYLA members, its adherents as well as its volunteers has grown
during the past period and now is about 250. The organization has undertaken
prompt actions for strengthening of its material and technical basis as well
as for the extension of provided services.
Currently the organization's offices possess modern computers and technical
equipment, as well as modern legal literature, computer software program of
Armenian legislation, Internet and other necessary office equipment. The organization
has purchased own office spaces for the Central Office in Yerevan as well as
for the offices in Kapan and Gyumri.
AYLA has expanded its ties with international and foreign organizations too.
The organization is a member of European Young Bar Association since 1998 and
cooperates with its member organizations from different countries. Armenian
Young Lawyers Association actively cooperates with the international organizations,
which work in Armenia. In particular the organization has established partnership
relations with the Armenian office of American Bar Association Central European
and Eurasian Law Initiative (ABA CEELI); United Nations High Commissioner for
Refugees (UNHCR); Great Britain's Department for International Development
(DFID). The organization has actively cooperated or is cooperating with other
international organizations as well. Such as OSCE Armenian Office, "Eurasia" Foundation,
German GTZ organization, Armenian branch of Chemonics International, IFES,
PriceWaterHouseCoopers and others. AYLA cooperates with local law organizations:
Advocates Union of Republic of Armenia, International Union of Advocates, Constitutional
Court of Armenia, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Social Security, the Council
of Civil Service, regional and local self-governance bodies, different NGOs
and Mass Media.
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