The purpose of the study is to explore the evidence-based advocacy needs of the Organizations
of Persons with Disabilities and/or NGOs representing and defending the interests of persons
with disabilities.

The research focuses on the following main points regarding the OPDs:
1. self-definition and role perceptions,
2. perceptions on advocacy,
3. advocacy experience and positioning,
4. degree and willingness to engage in networks,
5. capacity development priorities.

“Advocacy Needs Assessment of Organizations defending the Interests of Persons with Disabilities ” research was conducted by Disability Rights Agenda NGO within the framework of “Creating enabling environment and ecosystem for implementation of Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and disability mainstreaming in Armenia” programme of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
The programme is funded by the United Nations Partnership on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Multi-Partner Trust Fund (UNPRPD MPTF).