In collaboration with the Heinrich Böll Foundation’s South Caucasus office, Pink Armenia conducted a study of attitudes towards LGBTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex) people in Armenia. “From prejudice to equality”, a survey conducted in November-December 2015 in Yerevan and all regions of Armenia, showed that 90% of Armenia’s population… Read More
photo by Narek Aleksanyan / Hetq.am On May 17 “I am on you, you are on me” dance performance by Hasmik Tangyan and Tatev Hovhannisyan took pace on Northern Avenue, Yerevan, which was dedicated to International day against homophobia and transphobia. The concept of performance was: “Love is unprotected… Read More
On the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, 17 May 2016, the Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination adopted statement which says, that while genuine progress has been made over the last few decades in combating discrimination on… Read More
2015 was a regressive year for LGBT people’s rights in Armenia, since the newly accepted Constitution restricted marriage as a union only between a man and a woman. The issue of same-sex marriage was brought up in a broad manner during debates about the new Constitution, when homophobic… Read More
On the occasion of International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia Chay Khana has prepared a movie about Mamikon Hovsepyan who is the founder and executive director of PINK Armenia NGO. Read More
Contradictory messages emerged from Armenia in 2015. On the one hand, the marriage rights of LGBTI people were limited in a sweeping package of constitutional changes and LGBTI activists were harassed on the street and online. On the other hand, political figures reacted defensively when questioned on the issue, says… Read More
Armenia’s officials, including police and military and prison authorities, subjected lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) persons to abuse and discrimination with impunity, says US State department’s annual report on human rights situation in 2015, published on April 13. “Rather than promote equality, leading political… Read More
In 2015, sexual minorities in Armenia have been subjected to discrimination in the spheres of employment, healthcare and education, reads the Republic of Armenia’s Ombudsman’s Annual Report, explaining that sexual minorities seek jobs in the areas and fields where they will find tolerance. As an example, the Ombudsman notes catering,… Read More
People continue to face discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, harassment, and physical violence in Armenia, according to Human Rights Watch’s (HRW) annual report for 2015. “The government’s proposed constitutional changes rendered same-sex marriage illegal in Armenia, but the change was not considered to… Read More
