Pink started the process of creating a new strategic document during the annual planning. Pink’s annual planning provides an opportunity to thoroughly discuss the existing issues and opportunities, on the basis of which the future activities of the organization are built. Back in the second half of last year, the… Read More
In Armenia and internationally 16 days of activism against gender-based violence is celebrated each year from November 25 until December 10. This year’s message is “Unite to prevent the violence”. Gender-based violence is related to anyone, and each of us can take a step to break the chains of all… Read More
The “Cases and Tendencies of Violence towards LBT+ Women and Among Same-Gender Partners in Armenia” research presentation and its discussion took place on December 13, 2023. The event was conducted by joint efforts of “Pink” Human Rights Defender NGO and the Coalition to Stop Violence against Women within the… Read More
This year, the 8th Rainbow Forum, which has already become a tradition to be held each year, took place from November 30th to December 2nd. Around 155 people participated in the three-day forum, including LGBT+ people, their parents, civil society representatives, artists, activists, lawyers, healthcare professionals, and more. The forum… Read More
The Office of Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (hereinafter: ODIHR) of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (hereinafter: OSCE) publishes hate crime data reported by member states, including civil society actors each year. The report, particularly, reflects the situation of vulnerable groups based on the analysis of criminal… Read More
Pink human rights defender NGO already has a new executive director. As of August 1, Hripsime Kizogyan assumed the position of executive director. Hripsime Kizogyan is a dedicated professional passionate about human rights advocacy and social impact, with a strong background in monitoring and evaluation, project coordination, and research. Hripsime… Read More
In 2023 between January and June, Pink’s lawyers and advocates provided about 180 legal consultations and recorded 18 offenses involving discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity. Pink prepares a comprehensive report on the documented cases each year and publishes a summary of the situation for the… Read More
In 2020, Pink human rights defender NGO decided to mark the decades-long struggle for the equality of LGBT+ people by declaring August 3 as the National day to fight for LGBT+ rights. In 2023, on August 3, the organization celebrates the day for the fourth time. The day was initially… Read More
On June 16, Pink’s roundtable discussion entitled “Effectiveness of legal protection mechanisms for LGBT people” took place. At the event, “The human rights situation of LGBT people in Armenia during 2022” annual report published by Pink was presented. The report summarizes the 2022 human rights violations combined with discrimination based… Read More
