In the 49th session of the #UPR, Armenia’s #humanrights record came under significant international scrutiny. Key concerns were raised regarding the treatment of #LGBT+ individuals, #women, #humanrightsdefenders, and other vulnerable groups. genevacouncil.com/un-dissatisf...

#Armenia saw a staggering 168% surge in #DomesticViolence cases in 2024, which rights advocates link to the lingering scars of the 2020 war. The rise mirrors a global pattern. www.dw.com/en/is-war-to...

As an LGBT+ activist in Armenia, I endorse Human Rights Compass. The policy analysis, convenings of leading human rights organisations, & practical policy briefs strengthen protections for defenders & help mobilize international support for vulnerable communities. humanrightscompass.org#kpg_980574

I am honored to have been re-elected to the @ilgaeurope.bsky.social Executive Board for a third term. It is a privilege to continue working with such a dedicated and professional team. And I am grateful for the trust of the member organizations.

Unacceptable threats against @mmkarmenia.bsky.social in Armenia 🇦🇲 Thanks to Mary Lawlor UN Special Rapporteur for human rights defenders for speaking up. We all stand in solidarity with Mamikon 💙🏳️‍🌈 @pinkarmenia.org

Thanks to the UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights Defenders for sharing the concerns.

This attempt to silence an outspoken member of civil society is deeply concerning. (2/2) @mmkarmenia.bsky.social

Never gets old

Yesterday, I attended a roundtable with law enforcement representatives to discuss #hatecrime and #discrimination. I truly hope that such meetings and collaborations will lead to meaningful change, helping to protect our communities from bias-motivated attacks and strengthening the protection.

Այս ելույթները կարծես բաց հանրագիտարան է, որտեղ Էդգար Զատիկյանը ներկայացնում է մարդու իրավունքների պատմությունը, առաջացման ընթացքը և ծագման աղբյուրը։ Նա փաստում է, որ մարդու իրավունքները ոչ միայն իրավական պաշտպանություն են, այլև բարեկեցության հասնելու միջոց։ youtu.be/XL6xT1Q-PSI

I am excited to share my #TEDx Talk which is in Armenian and honoring those whose very existence is still an act of bravery. This is a story of the struggle for freedom and identity. youtu.be/5XxNG0Ueqtg #TEDxTalk #TedTalk #LGBT

Human rights defenders should be protected, not punished. Criticism is not a threat, it is the backbone of democracy and accountability.

Տեսանելիությունը նշանակում է ապրել առանց վախերի. ես նա եմ, ով կամ։ Իմ սեռականության մասին չեմ խոսում հավեսիս համար. կարևոր է ցույց տալ, որ մենք կանք, և մենք նույնպես հասարակության մի մասն ենք։ Իսկ ինչո՞ւ եմ «ճակատիս գրել, որ գեյ եմ». նաև նրա համար, որ մյուսները իմանան՝ մենակ չեն։

ICoHM reps from (row 1) the UK, USA, New Zealand, Hungary; (row 2) Canada, Armenia, Spain, France; and (row 3) New Zealand, Spain, and Hungary met today to talk about history months around the world in more challenging times. #lgbtqhistorymonth

For 24 hours only, all donations of $100 or more will be matched through GlobalGiving’s July Bonus Day. Even more, the higher your #donation, the higher the match. www.globalgiving.org/projects/lgb... #JulyBonusDay #GlobalGiving #DonateToday #SupportLGBT

Eastern Partnership Index 2025 is out. I'm proud to have contributed to this important report as part of the expert team, alongside many distinguished representatives from civil society. I'm especially pleased that this year’s edition gives special attention to #SLAPPs. eap-csf.eu/what-we-do/e...

I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to present a deeply personal story at TEDx MoskovyanSt. The video will be ready soon and I will be happy to share the story with you. #TEDx #TedTalk #LGBT #Armenia

Happy Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈

The Advocacy Director of @ilgaeurope.bsky.social presents the #RainbowMap at the IDAHOT+ Forum, hosted by the Government of Malta

Our annual report is out!

Consistently ranking near the bottom among 49 European countries, Armenia’s lack of progress in advancing #LGBTI rights underscores a persistent #humanrights issue. pinkarmenia.org/en/news-even... @ilgaeurope.bsky.social

Recommendations to adopt better mechanisms to combat #hatespeech, #hatecrime, #discrimination were provided by #Portugal #UniversalPeriodicReview #UPR49 #UPR #Armenia

#Norway is among the champions for the protection of #HumanRightsDefenders, #women and #LGBT people, so their recommendations were followed to adopt comprehensive anti-discrimination and #hatecrime legislation #UniversalPeriodicReview #UPR49 #UPR #Armenia

Strong recommendations were also received from #Malta, #Luxembourg, #Mexico, #Montenegro, #Chile on anti-discrimination law including #SOGI grounds. #UniversalPeriodicReview #UPR49 #UPR #Armenia

#SLAPPs and #HumanRightsDefenders protection are another area of concern raised by several states followed by the recommendations #UniversalPeriodicReview #UPR49 #UPR #Armenia @humanrightshouse.bsky.social

And here we go with my favorite liar, Deputy Minister of Health, Lena Nanushyan. She talks about “major reforms” that nobody actually saw. To remind, she is the one killed #healthcare including #HIV #AIDS response. #UniversalPeriodicReview #UPR49 #UPR #Armenia

#Iceland, #Ireland, #Germany, #France, #Czechia and many other states raised their concerns regarding #HumanRights violations of #LGBT people and made relevant recommendations to #Armenia as well. #UniversalPeriodicReview #UPR49 #UPR

Many states issued recommendations on non-discrimination. In response, #Armenia reaffirmed its commitment and noted that a draft Law on Equality and Protection from Discrimination has been developed. #UPR49

#SexualViolence #DomesticViolence and #Femicide are serious concerns raised by the states that requires Armenia’s efforts #UniversalPeriodicReview #UPR49 #UPR #Armenia

Dozens of recommendations are provided to #Armenia by the states to ratify #IstanbulConvention #UniversalPeriodicReview #UPR49 #UPR

#Belgium, #Brazil, #Canada, #Netherlands also talked about the protection of #LGBT people, and recommended to adopt comprehensive laws on #hatecrime and #discrimination #UniversalPeriodicReview #UPR49 #UPR #Armenia

#Armenia’s Deputy Minister of Justice responded to the speeches, saying that they are actively working to eliminate #hate and #discrimination on various grounds including sexual orientation and gender identity. Such a big lie😁 #LGBT #SOGI #UniversalPeriodicReview #UPR49 #UPR

Great recommendations are coming also from #Austria and #Australia on protection of #journalists, #LGBT people, #women from #hate and #discrimination #UniversalPeriodicReview #UPR49 #UPR #Armenia

#Armenia already received recommendations on anti-discrimination law, mostly it was emphasized by #Sweden, #Switzerland, #UK, #Uruguay to provide full protection to #LGBT people, considering #SOGI as a protected ground in combatting #discrimination & #HateCrime #UniversalPeriodicReview #UPR49 #UPR

Guess what, after 4,5 year #Armenia still mentions that anti-discrimination law is drafted. But when it will be adopted and how comprehensive it is, no news. You cannot repeat the same words over and over, avoiding the implementation of provided recommendations #UniversalPeriodicReview #UPR49 #UPR

Let’s watch #UPR together and see the outcome. #UniversalPeriodicReview #UPR49 #Armenia

What is the purpose of Amnesty International?

Հաճախ թվում է, թե գենդերային ապատեղեկատվությունը տարածվում է միայն մեդիայի միջոցով կամ արտահայտվում է կենցաղային խոսույթում։ Բայց այն նաև արտահայտվում է առողջապահական հարցերում՝ հատկապես ՄԻԱՎ-ով ապրող կանանց նկատմամբ։ Այս հարցերի մասին զրույցը @mmkarmenia.bsky.social հետ։ youtu.be/jtw53AIv_fA

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In a serious meeting, the speaker says ‘might hinder,’ but I hear ‘my Tinder.’

Launched today, our Annual Review 2025 provides stark evidence that we are entering a new era in which governments are using anti-LGBTI rhetoric to justify restrictions on free speech, civil society, and fair elections 👉 www.ilga-europe.org/press-releas...

Break the silence on sexual harassment and abuse of power in Armenian civil society. #LGBT community is terrorized.

We call on all political and social actors to refrain from manipulations, misinformation, and hate speech that harm civil society and Armenia’s development potential. Human rights should not be a subject of political exploitation, and any violations against them must be met with resolute opposition.

About the irony of the UPR state report, Armenia www.facebook.com/mamikon/post...

So many wonderful people all over the world doing their work for human rights and individual liberty, like Mamikon Hovsepyan (@mmkarmenia.bsky.social) who helped bring a recent (successful) case before the European Court of Human Rights.

Պետությունը պետք է միջոցներ ձեռնարկի գործնականում ապահովելու համար ատելության խոսքից՝ ներառյալ խտրականության հրահրումից արդյուանվետ պաշտանության մեխանիզմներ։ Կարդացեք media.am-ի հարցազրույցը ԼԳԲՏ համայնքի իրավապաշտպան, Փինքի ներկայացուցիչ @mmkarmenia.bsky.social-ի հետ։media.am/hy/viewpoint.../

Hetq’s reflection on the European Court of Human Rights judgment against #Armenia, finding a violation of the right to respect for private and family life and the prohibition of #discrimination hetq.am/en/article/1...

Important judgment