Every year October is celebrated as LGBT+ History Month. The idea was introduced in the USA in 1994 and the author of the idea was a high school history teacher Rodney Wilson from Missouri. He believed that History Month should be celebrated in October, because in the late 1980s, October… Read More
This summer, our volunteer from Wales, who joined us for a month, explored and compared the family values of Armenia and Wales, considering each country’s unique history and traditions․ A Tale of Two Nations Family values are central to both Armenian and Welsh societies, yet the way these people view… Read More
This report briefly summarizes the human rights situation of LGBT people in the first semester of 2024, based on the analysis of violations cases and law enforcement practices recorded by the Pink Human Rights Defender NGO, as well as on the study of the progress of legislative changes. Pink Human… Read More
In the first half of 2024, Pink continued to actively provide vital services to the LGBT+ community. Alongside ongoing financial support for our existing programs, individual contributions through the Global Giving platform played a significant role in sustaining our efforts, enabling us to deliver uninterrupted services to those in… Read More
August 3 marks the 5th annual celebration of National Day for LGBT+ Human Rights Protection. This day is important because it highlights the ongoing struggle for equal rights and protection for LGBT+ people in Armenia. The day remembers an event in 2018, when nine young people, including LGBT+ activists, were… Read More
On July 8-18 the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) 2024 on Sustainable development took place in New York, USA, which is the central United Nations platform for the follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals… Read More
With over 150 participants, numerous parallel discussions and workshops, and four panel discussions featuring 20 keynote speakers, we experienced impactful days at the 9th Armenian Rainbow Forum. Each year, the increasing number of participants highlights the growing importance of this event and excites us even more. The active involvement of… Read More
The 4th annual Pride Camp was organized as part of Pride Month, with this year’s theme focusing on relationships and consent. The camp brought together 16 LGBT+ individuals and supporters from Yerevan and regions. The theme allowed for the inclusion of queer and same-sex couples, who shared their experiences and… Read More
May 17 is the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia which emphasizes the importance of united efforts and fights of LGBT people, activists and other stakeholders to raise the human rights violations towards LGBT people and to create an inclusive society without discrimination, hatred and intolerance. Along with the… Read More
