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Law No. HO-414-N “On social assistance”.

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Source

Abstract
This Law primarily focuses on the provision of social support and the establishment of a framework for cooperation among various stakeholders in addressing urgent social needs. It aims to prevent individuals and families from encountering difficult life situations and to ensure that social needs are met effectively. Key legal principles highlighted include the prohibition of discrimination in social support provision, ensuring equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, or ethnicity, and prioritizing the best interests of the child in all social support activities. The document outlines several key measures aimed at enhancing social support systems. These include the need for immediate assistance from network participants in urgent situations, the promotion of self-help and self-determination for individuals and families in crisis, and the establishment of collaborative frameworks for social support delivery. Recommendations include improving the processes for providing social services and ensuring that support is targeted to those in need, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of social assistance programs. The implementation plan emphasizes the importance of cooperation among various organizations and individuals involved in social support. It outlines the responsibilities of parties involved in social cooperation agreements and highlights the need for timely responses to social issues. Secondary themes include procedural considerations for ensuring compliance with social support regulations, mechanisms for monitoring and enforcement, and the involvement of stakeholders in the collaborative process to enhance the overall effectiveness of social assistance initiatives.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on 14 November 2024.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
ՀԱՅԱՍՏԱՆԻ ՀԱՆՐԱՊԵՏՈՒԹՅԱՆ Օ Ր Ե Ն Ք Ը Ընդունված է 2024 թվականի հոկտեմբերի 24-ին ՍՈՑԻԱԼԱԿԱՆ ԱՋԱԿՑՈՒԹՅԱՆ ՄԱՍԻՆ.