The study “Understanding the professional situation of work with LGBT people within mental health and related fields” was published, which aims to bring out the guidelines for the needs of the professionals who work with LGBT people. The survey was conducted in 2016. from May to July. Study participants were… Read More
American Armenian Kyle Khandikian was kicked out of a folk dance group last year for being gay. He responds to an interview given by Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan to Aravot.am, where she says, that no one’s rights should be violated in Armenia. Read More
In 2016 government of Armenia has not addressed hate speech or discrimination against LGBTI people, is stated in 2017 report of Human Rights Watch (HRW), adding that LGBTI people continue to face discrimination, harassment and violence. Citing PINK Armenia’s survey of attitudes towards LGBT people in Armenia, is mentioned… Read More
This has been a year filled with opportunities and challenges. We celebrated numerous achievements of Armenian LGBTI movement. 10 brave people came out in documentary “Listen to Me” and shared their untold stories. The only LGBTI community center which PINK Armenia established in 2013 hosted hundreds of visitors for… Read More
We present PINK Armenia’s Annual Report for 2015 to our members, donors, funders, partners and supporters. This report offers an in-depth look at the activities of our organization organized by our staff members and Board from January to December 2015. 2015 was an important year in the development and… Read More
Crimes and other incidents motivated by hatred and intolerance are everyday realities in Armenian society. In recent years, PINK Armenia has recorded numerous complaints concerning crimes and other violations motivated by a person’s real or perceived sexual orientation and/or gender identity. While it is clear that hate crimes are dangerous… Read More
The Armenian General Benevolent Union’s (AGBU) 89th General Assembly took place on October 28, 2016, in New York, during which human rights issues in Armenia were discussed—what’s happening and how the Diaspora can play a constructive role in it. Rachel Denber and Giorgi Gogia from Human Rights Watch’s Division… Read More
From July 22 to 24, 2016, the annual “Rainbow” LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) forum was held in Tsaghkadzor, initiated by Pink Armenia. During the opening of the forum, excerpts were shown from the documentary Listen to Me: Untold Stories Beyond Hatred, which tells the stories of LGBT people… Read More
Image from Heavy Shepherd’s Facebook page The LA based Armenian band Heavy Shepherd released a song dedicated to the victims of the massacre that took place on June 12 in Orlando’s “Pulse” gay club, as well as the DIY bar in Yerevan that was set on… Read More
