During each Delegation trip, the delegates have the privilege of selecting a remarkable organization, institution, or individual that exemplifies the Delegation's unwavering commitment to fostering lifelong bonds among women. In recognition of their extraordinary efforts, the chosen recipient is bestowed with the prestigious Mary Pomeroy Friendship Award, accompanied by a generous financial grant.
The Mary Pomeroy Friendship Award stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of Mary Pomeroy, one of the esteemed founders of our Delegation. For over five decades, she has dedicated her boundless energy and passion to nurturing genuine camaraderie among women. With utmost dedication, she has paved the way for countless individuals to forge profound connections and empower one another. Together, we strive to create a world where women uplift one another, working hand in hand to overcome challenges, champion social progress, and foster a brighter future for generations to come.
The Mary Pomeroy Friendship Award stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of Mary Pomeroy, one of the esteemed founders of our Delegation. For over five decades, she has dedicated her boundless energy and passion to nurturing genuine camaraderie among women. With utmost dedication, she has paved the way for countless individuals to forge profound connections and empower one another. Together, we strive to create a world where women uplift one another, working hand in hand to overcome challenges, champion social progress, and foster a brighter future for generations to come.
Award Winners
Maro Matosian - Armenia trip
Maro Matosian is an activist and feminist dedicated to the advancement of women in Armenia. In 2010 Matosian founded the Women’s Support Center in Yerevan to assist and empower women and children victims of domestic violence as well as advocate for the defense of women’s rights in Armenia. The center started with the help of AIWA, Tufenkian Foundation and USAID and it offers comprehensive assistance with social workers, psychologists and lawyers as well as 2 shelters.
The center is run based on international standards and methodology for victims of domestic. Maro underwent training in the United State and is one of the founding members of the Coalition to Stop Violence against Women. Matosian has authored a number of publications and guidelines aimed at improving domestic violence service provision in Armenia and has presented at numerous conferences all around the world. She was selected as expert in the field by Council of Europe to prepare a Police Guideline for working with cases of domestic violence as well as a 3- year National Action Plan for Combatting Domestic Violence for the Ministry of Social Affairs. At the request of the Ministry, WSC has trained 12 regional DV support centers and is working on a training manual for social-workers.
Previously Maro was country director for Aznavour for Armenia and Tufenkian Foundation.
Maro Matosian is an activist and feminist dedicated to the advancement of women in Armenia. In 2010 Matosian founded the Women’s Support Center in Yerevan to assist and empower women and children victims of domestic violence as well as advocate for the defense of women’s rights in Armenia. The center started with the help of AIWA, Tufenkian Foundation and USAID and it offers comprehensive assistance with social workers, psychologists and lawyers as well as 2 shelters.
The center is run based on international standards and methodology for victims of domestic. Maro underwent training in the United State and is one of the founding members of the Coalition to Stop Violence against Women. Matosian has authored a number of publications and guidelines aimed at improving domestic violence service provision in Armenia and has presented at numerous conferences all around the world. She was selected as expert in the field by Council of Europe to prepare a Police Guideline for working with cases of domestic violence as well as a 3- year National Action Plan for Combatting Domestic Violence for the Ministry of Social Affairs. At the request of the Ministry, WSC has trained 12 regional DV support centers and is working on a training manual for social-workers.
Previously Maro was country director for Aznavour for Armenia and Tufenkian Foundation.
