Why did Amnesty International overlook LGBTI rights in Armenia?
30-04-2025
Amnesty International’s latest report on Armenia mentions that ” stigmatization and discrimination against LGBTI people continued,” but offers no further detail. This minimal acknowledgment is concerning, especially given the documented challenges faced by the LGBTI community in Armenia.
Armenia’s laws still do not explicitly protect against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Hate crimes motivated by homophobia or transphobia are not recognized as such under current legislation.
In 2024 alone, Pink Armenia reported 57 cases of rights violations against LGBTI individuals, including instances of physical violence, psychological pressure, and breaches of privacy.
The European Court of Human Rights ruled that the Armenian authorities failed to protect LGBTI individuals from discrimination and did not conduct effective investigations into the incidents.
And a lot more.
Couldn’t Amnesty International find reliable information to include in the report?
It’s imperative that organizations like Amnesty International provide comprehensive coverage of all human rights issues, including those affecting the LGBTI community. Omitting detailed analysis not only undermines the struggles faced by the LGBTI community but also hinders progress toward equality and protection under the law.
