Recap | October 2024

31-10-2024

October։ LGBT+ History Month

Every year October is celebrated as LGBT+ History Month. This year, within the framework of the LGBT+ History Month, Pink Human Rights Defender NGO started a campaign, recalling all the notable events that contributed to making the LGBT+ community in Armenia heard and developing the progress of rights protection. Those cornerstone events that have been most influential in building the movement were published on the organization’s website, and featured on the organization’s social media pages throughout the month. The highlighted events are only a part of the LGBT+ movement’s history and are not limited to them.

Coming Out Day

On October 11, we celebrated Coming Out Day with an incredible performance by the Armenian Drag Community.
The “Out of the Closet” drag show featured a series of powerful performances, each telling unique stories of coming out and highlighting experiences many in the queer community can relate to.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the talented artists and the audience for making that day truly unforgettable and for stepping “Out of the Closet.”

Spirit of the LGBT+ Movement 2024 Award Ceremony

On October 26, the “Spirit of the LGBT+ Movement” award ceremony took place once again in Yerevan, aimed at celebrating and expressing gratitude to LGBT+ people and allies who have made significant contributions to the community in recent years.

The recipients of the 2024 award are social worker and helping specialist, Anush Gabrielyan, and popular drag artist Gigi Aries.

This award stands as a symbol of our gratitude and admiration for these individuals and their work.

Read more.

Upcoming important dates

November 16 International Day for Tolerance

The purpose of the day is to raise awareness about the importance of tolerance in society. And every year on the International Day for Tolerance, the OSCE/ODIHR publishes the cases of hate crimes documented during the previous year.

November 20 Transgender Day of Remembrance

Transgender Day of Remembrance aims to honor the memory of trans people who have lost their lives to hate and violence.

November 25 – December 10 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

The annual international campaign, beginning on November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) and running until December 10 (Human Rights Day), spans 16 days. During this period, significant observances such as World AIDS Day, Human Rights Defenders Day and other events are also recognized and celebrated.