Recap | June 2026
Three-Day Gathering for Newly Arrived LGBT+ People in Armenia
From June 12 to 14, a three-day gathering was held for newly arrived LGBT+ people in Armenia. Its purpose was to provide participants with practical information, support, and the necessary skills to help them organize their new lives in Armenia and navigate various systems with greater confidence.
The gathering brought together 16 participants from the LGBT+ community representing different countries, including Iran, India, Nigeria, Algeria, Russia, and others.
Throughout the program, participants had the opportunity not only to receive useful information but also to share their own experiences, voice their concerns, and discuss the challenges they encounter while living in Armenia.
Pink’s Team as Observers During the Elections
During the elections, members of our team — Seda, Edgar, Karine, and Ara — were involved as observers, advocates, and lawyers, supporting the monitoring of the electoral process and responding to potential issues.
Pink will continue to contribute to the strengthening of human rights and democratic values in Armenia.
I Stay Silent Because…
As part of the “I Stay Silent Because…” campaign, 6 videos were published on Pink’s YouTube channel, where LGBT+ people shared their stories, talking about the reasons behind their silence, its consequences, and the challenges they face in their daily lives.
Pride Month Events
Our representatives attended Pride events held in Chișinău and Ljubljana, sharing experiences, gaining inspiration from international communities, and representing Armenia’s LGBT+ community.
Beyond the marches, they also participated in various conferences, meetings, and discussions, contributing to the strengthening of connections between Armenia’s LGBT+ community and activists with international partners and promoting further cooperation.
Pride Camp 2026
From June 26 to 28, the annual concluding event of Pride Month took place — the 6th Pride Camp, which this year was held under the theme “I Am.” The camp brought together 21 LGBT+ participants from different communities across Armenia, providing a safe and inclusive environment that fostered self-discovery, appreciation of identity, exchange of experiences, and strengthening of community connections.
As part of the program, discussions, practical self-discovery exercises, group work, and experience-sharing formats were organized, contributing to the development of a culture of mutual trust, solidarity, and support. The theme “I Am” emphasized the importance of recognizing and accepting one’s own identity as a fundamental condition for personal growth, community cohesion, and empowerment.
Research on LGBT+ People’s Experiences of Becoming Parents
Pink Human Rights NGO is conducting research on the experiences and challenges of LGBTQ+ people in becoming parents in Armenia.
The aim of the research is to explore the possibilities for LGBT+ people in Armenia, including couples, to have children.
The survey is completely anonymous.
