Incidents and Responses Annual Report for 2012 Hate Crimes in the OSCE Region – Incidents and Responses is prepared annually by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) as a part of the OSCE’s efforts to combat hate crimes. What is a hate crime? A “hate crime”… Read More
On December 2, several hundred demonstrators marched through the central streets of Yerevan to denounce the ruling regime, Putin’s visit to Armenia and President Serj Sargsyan’s decision to join to the Customs Union. Activists were holding posters stating “Putin, Go Home”, “Sovereign Armenia”, “To the barricades”, etc. Some clashes… Read More
More than two-dozen prominent Armenians in the Diaspora have signed a statement supporting equality and justice for all in Armenia. Among the signatories are poet Diana Der Hovanessian, filmmaker Atom Egoyan, actor and producer Arsinée Khanjian, musician Serge Tankian, and photographer Scout Tufankjian. This array of Armenian artists, intellectuals… Read More
Photo by Narek Aleksanyan, “Hetq” A group of peaceful activists staged a protest in Yerevan today during a “High Level Conference on Combating Racism, Xenophobia and Intolerance in Europe” organized by the Council of Europe. Appeal to the participants of the conference was about the growth of nationalism, racism… Read More
Front Line Defenders – The Dublin Platform 2013 On Wed 09 October the 7th Dublin Platform will be opened in Dublin Castle by United Nations Special Rapporteur Mr Maina Kiai, and Tanaiste, and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Eamon Gilmore TD. The Dublin Platform is one of… Read More
A new report by Amnesty International has revealed an alarming culture of persecution in Armenia. “Armenia: No Space for Difference” was titled the report. At a glance, it seems there are no issues with freedom of expression in Armenia. Critical views are freely expressed in… Read More
In August 2013 the Police Department of the Republic of Armenia drafted changes in the “Code of the Republic of Armenia on Administrative Infringements”, particularly adding two articles which set forth responsibility for “propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations”. As provided in the draft addenda, the propaganda of non-traditional sexual… Read More
Human rights violations of LGBT people can be witnessed in any sphere of social life. Degrading treatment, psychological and physical violence, denial of service provision and communication is the attitude they receive in their everyday life. LGBT people’s visibility in our lives changes along with the changes of social processes. Read More
On May 17, International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia the “Regional Network Against Homophobia” spread a Memorandum formed by the 18 representatives of its member countries for the joint improvement of the legal and social status of the LGBTIQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex and Queer) people in… Read More
