Intimate relationships are important parts of our lives. We are happy when we feel safe in our relationships, trust, love and respect each other. However, sometimes we may not notice how certain patterns exist in our relationships that affect their harmony and process, and they can sometimes put us in… Read More
The 10th anniversary Rainbow Forum took place in Yerevan from June 19 to 21, 2025. The Forum is a crucial activist platform for the LGBT+ community, which over the years has shaped memory, solidarity, and a space for new opportunities. This year’s theme, “Resilience of the Movement,” was closely tied… Read More
In spring 2025, Pink conducted a small campaign to raise awareness about the signs of partner abuse in romantic relationships. The quiz (in Armenian) on intimate relationships was shared on social media platforms, which ensured even wider accessibility to Armenian-speaking people. As a result, four publications… Read More
In connection with the 2018 incident of violence against alleged LGBT+ individuals in the village of Shurnukh, the First Instance Court of General Jurisdiction of Syunik Region has annulled the investigative body’s decision to terminate the criminal proceedings. At the same time, the court has obliged the investigative authority to… Read More
Ahead of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), Pink Human Rights Defender NGO published its annual report on the human rights situation of LGBT+ people. The report was presented during a discussion held on May 15. The event opened with a speech by Hripsime Kizogyan, Executive… Read More
Today, Pink Human Rights Defender NGO released its 2024 annual report on the human rights situation of LGBT+ people. The report documents both the challenges faced by individuals who received legal and social support and the incidents of hate speech prevalent in the public sphere, highlighting the systemic issues LGBT+… Read More
As ILGA-Europe unveiled its 2025 Rainbow Map, Armenia’s position remains alarmingly static. Consistently ranking near the bottom among 49 European countries, Armenia’s lack of progress in advancing LGBTI rights underscores a persistent human rights issue. Since the decriminalization of homosexuality in 2003, Armenia has made minimal strides in protecting… Read More
During Armenia’s 4th cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), numerous states urged the country to take decisive action to protect and promote the rights of LGBT+ individuals. The consistent emphasis across recommendations was the urgent need for comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation explicitly recognizing sexual orientation and gender identity as protected… Read More
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… Read More
