Recap | April 2026

Digital pathways: Pink’s presence on social media

Pink is consistently active across the various social media platforms and networks used in Armenia. In the early years of its activity, the most widely used platform was Facebook, after which new opportunities emerged with new formats. However, over the years each platform changes its terms of operation, some cannot withstand the competition of the digital world and shut down or transform. For example, after Twitter was sold and its new owner began encouraging hate and violence, Pink decided to stop using the platform, now renamed X, and keep the organization’s page as an archive. Instead, we began actively using Threads and BlueSky.

For a long time we also discussed TikTok as a potential opportunity. There was no shortage of resistance and skepticism within the organization, but a generational shift, both within the organization and in the community, pushed us to take that risk. On one hand, TikTok is flooded with extreme hatred; on the other, it is home to numerous influential LGBT+ influencers and allies who speak openly about sexuality, raise the visibility of the community, rack up hundreds of thousands of views, and spark interest in the topic.

And so we too are gradually entering that platform, initially with videos encouraging community engagement ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections in Armenia. Follow us on social media.

Three-day wellbeing camp

From April 10 to 12, the now traditional camp dedicated to personal growth took place. This three-day gathering brought together queer individuals and allies, creating a safe, supportive, and caring environment for personal growth and the exchange of experiences.

This time, the camp’s key theme was safety in its many dimensions.

Over the three days, participants had the opportunity to work with specialized psychologists and cybersecurity experts. Together, we explored various aspects of digital, emotional, psychological, and physical safety.

The anti-discrimination law was discussed in the correspondence between the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights and Nikol Pashinyan

On March 30, 2026, the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe, as a summary of her working visit to Armenia in February of this year, addressed a letter to Nikol Pashinyan, calling for the adoption of comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation.

Emphasizing the importance of aligning Armenia’s anti-discrimination legislation with Council of Europe standards, the Commissioner referred to the fact that the draft anti-discrimination law developed by the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia designates the Human Rights Defender as the equality body. However, this may be problematic in light of international requirements, according to which the Equality Body should provide individual support to victims of discrimination and represent their interests before various bodies, including in cases of discrimination by private entities.

The Commissioner also addressed the need to protect LGBTI persons, stressing the necessity of explicitly including sexual orientation and gender identity in the law as protected characteristics, serving as grounds for protection against discrimination. Reference was also made to the importance of providing interested organizations with the right to apply to courts in defense of the public interest.

Important warning about fake pages

Recently, we have observed an increase in fake pages impersonating Pink, which deliberately spread disinformation about the organization’s activities.

These incidents are not accidental. They often coincide with pre-election periods, when public discourse becomes more polarized and LGBT+ individuals become especially vulnerable targets for manipulative actions and disinformation campaigns. During such times, various disinformation efforts are used as tools to shape public opinion and to instill fear and distrust.

This case once again demonstrates that LGBT+ individuals and related issues continue to be exploited within political and informational manipulation, with the aim of deepening social tensions and fueling hate speech.

Academic writing training

Pink invites you to participate in the online course “Academic Writing: Analytical Essay, Theory, and Publishing Pathways.” The instructor is Nazeli Tonoyan, a specialist from Harvard University.

This course is designed for everyone who wishes to develop their academic/professional writing skills in English and learn to write analytical essays at a master’s level.

Training is in English. Registration is open until May 31.