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
Exactly one year ago, on May 8th, 2012, three young men bombed DIY pub in Yerevan, which was followed by scores of state officials justifying the hateful crime. In connection with this, on May 8, 2013 at 12:00 pm, Ani Plaza Hotel hosted “Hate Culture in Armenia: One Year Later”,… Read More
Day of Silence On April 19, on the occasion of “Day of Silence” “Public Information and Need of Knowledge” NGO held a press conference on bullying, degrading treatment and violence in RA educational institutions. The project coordinator of the organization, social worker Nvard Margaryan mentioned: “In various countries of the… Read More
This report is a joint submission by the Public Information and Need of Knowledge NGO, the Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Human Rights, ILGA-Europe: The European region of the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association, and The George Washington University Law School International Human Rights Clinic to… Read More
Human rights defenders (HRDs) in Armenia continued to operate in a difficult political and advocacy environment in 2011 and 2012. The atmosphere of citizen distrust, disappointment and indifference towards the country’s legal system, which initially was a result of the protests and clashes following the 2008 presidential election, persisted during… Read More
Let’s wish each other peace and love, let’s work together for positive changes, development and justice in Armenia and in the world, let’s make this land better place for everybody. All the good thing that you do will turn to you one day, be the part of the change and… Read More
