Pink human rights defender non-governmental organization announces a call for a small sub-grant competition named “Community and awareness”. The maximum amount of the sub-grant is 1 million AMD (including taxes). Sub-grant projects must start on October 1st, and can last until November 30th (for a maximum period of 2 months). Read More
“Pink” Human Rights Defender Non-governmental organization is organizing “Queerantine” online competition-exhibition dedicated to the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) which is celebrated every year on May 17th. To participate in “Queerantine” you need to submit your original photos or hand-drawn pictures or computer graphics, which reflect the ideas… Read More
On January 23, human rights situation in Armenia was observed during the 35th session of the United Nations Universal Periodic Review, based on reports submitted by the government and civil society. The government’s report did not address discrimination and hate crimes based on sexual orientation and gender identity in the… Read More
The investigation of the case of violence in Shurnukh has not been completed in 1.5 years after the incident. The complaints against a number of illegal decisions by the Preliminary Investigation Body should have been examined on January 24, within the framework of judicial supervision of… Read More
Lately different political groups, have used LGBT issues to spread manipulative, intolerant and hateful information․ We and international human rights organizations have raised concerns about the dangers of spreading hateful, discriminatory and violent messages towards LGBT community by statesmen and political groups. This kind of behavior is against human rights… Read More
Pink Armenia is announcing a call for small grants competition. The projects should aim to: LGBTQ community capacity building and empowerment or Establishment of regional cooperation or networks. Applicants are free to choose any format of projects, using art, seminars, educational or other events to achieve their goals. The small… Read More
On April 5, the Standing Committee on Human Rights and Public Affairs of the National Assembly initiated a discussion on Universal Periodic Review of the United Nations, in which representatives of the Government, the National Assembly, as well as representatives of international organizations and local civil society participated. It should… Read More
Extraordinary parliamentary elections are going to be held in Armenia on December 9, 2018. We state with regret that some political unions running for parliamentary extraordinary elections have already started actively manipulating LGBT topics to get political dividends. We, representatives of PINK Armenia, have repeatedly stated that LGBT issues are… Read More
Government Must Address Climate of Impunity, Intolerance, Inequality (New York City, August 20, 2018) – Over 100 Armenian organizations and prominent individuals today issued a public letter to the Armenian government as well as Armenian political parties, international organizations and churches calling on them… Read More
