The annual report on the activities of the Human Rights Defender of Armenia and the state of human rights and freedoms protection during 2024 has been published (in Armenian). This year also a separate chapter under the section “Issues Related to Equality and the Prohibition of Discrimination” is dedicated… Read More
Pink Human Rights Defender NGO, in collaboration with The Advocates for Human Rights, has prepared and submitted a shadow report to the UN Universal Periodic Review (UPR) regarding the human rights situation of LGBT+ individuals in Armenia. The report highlights key legal, social, and institutional challenges faced by… Read More
ILGA-Europe has released its Annual Review, shedding light on the state of LGBTI rights across Europe and Central Asia. In 2024, the human rights situation for LGBTI people in Armenia remained precarious, with persistent discrimination, violence, and legal shortcomings impacting the community. Cases of bias-motivated speech and violence, denial of… Read More
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ruled in the case of “Klimova and Others v. Russia” that Russia has violated Articles 10 (freedom of expression) and 14 (prohibition of discrimination) of the European Convention on Human Rights. This is a significant decision, as in the past decade,… Read More
Human Rights Watch published its annual World Report in January 2025, providing a comprehensive overview of Armenia’s human rights landscape throughout 2024. The report highlights both advancements and ongoing challenges in areas such as law enforcement accountability, privacy rights, freedom of expression, equality, disability rights, and protections against gender-based… Read More
As every year, we kicked off January with our annual planning, a crucial process where we review our strategic plan and align our activities for the year ahead. This planning process allowed us to reflect on the accomplishments of 2024, analyze the findings from the needs assessment conducted among our… Read More
On January 7, 2025, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) issued its judgment in the case of Minasyan and Others v. Armenia, recognizing violations of fundamental human rights by Armenia. This case concerns the article “They serve the interests of international homosexual lobbying: The blacklist of enemies of… Read More
Summing up Pink’s 17th year of activities and reflecting on the achievements and challenges of 2024, we note that the organization continued its dedicated efforts toward the effective protection of the human rights of LGBT+ people and the promotion of equality in society. Pink provided multidisciplinary support and safe spaces,… Read More
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 award was established years ago by the “Community for Community”… Read More
