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
Ivan Nikitchuk from above, Nikolay Arefev from below The Russian State Duma Committee on Constitutional Legislation and State Building has declined to endorse a controversial draft bill that would introduce fines and arrests for people who publicly express their homosexuality, the… Read More
On January 13-16, PINK Armenia held its annual retreat. Several matters related to the organization and its activities were discussed, including PINK Armenia’s strategic plan between 2014-2016, as well as upcoming plans for 2016. An integrated security workshop also took place for staff members, where internal and external issues of… Read More
Download the report December 14, 2015 marked the 8 year anniversary of the founding of “Public Information and Need of Knowledge” NGO. Due to the dedicated work of the organization’s interdisciplinary team of professional staff we have succeeded to grow from a young and newly… Read More
The first Armenian LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) forum, called “Rainbow”, which was organized by PINK Armenia, took place in Lori region on October 17-18. The aim of the forum was to build LGBT movement in Armenia, discuss problems of LGBT people and together develop a strategy and steps to… Read More
On October 1st the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Women observed a National Day to Combat Domestic Violence in Yerevan’s Republic Square. The participants of the event paid tribude to the women who died in a result of domestic violence. During the event there was an exhibition of the… Read More
Suren Parajanov the son of movie maker Sergey Parajanov does not exclude that his father had relationships with men, he discussed this with the Ukrainian online magazine GORDON. “It could happen due to an agreement. Many women and men, who want to star in great director’s films, are ready… Read More
