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SUMMARY:11th Rainbow Forum: Compliance or Resistance
DESCRIPTION:The Rainbow Forum is an important annual event in Armenia and the country’s largest queer activist gathering\, bringing together LGBT+ people and allies\, activists and human rights defenders\, professionals\, and parents. \nIn 2026\, we are once again organizing one of the most significant events of the LGBT+ movement — the 11th Rainbow Forum — under the theme: “Compliance or Resistance”. \nAs war\, repression\, and political instability continue to intensify across the world and the region\, safe spaces for LGBT+ people are increasingly threatened. Many are forced either to resist or to leave their countries in search of safety\, often arriving in Armenia. At the same time\, the upcoming elections in Armenia are accompanied by renewed waves of manipulation and growing anti-LGBT+ and anti-gender rhetoric targeting women\, trans\, non-binary\, and other non-heteronormative people\, as well as defenders of women’s and LGBT+ rights. \nThis year’s forum is about our response. \nThe Rainbow Forum creates a safe and inclusive platform where participants can raise issues that matter\, share experiences\, support one another\, and take part in conversations about meaningful change for the LGBT+ community in Armenia. It is also an opportunity to learn from experienced activists\, human rights defenders\, and allies who continue contributing to equality\, dignity\, and justice.
URL:https://may17.org/event/11th-rainbow-forum-compliance-or-resistance/
LOCATION:Yerevan\, Armenia\, Yerevan\, Armenia
CATEGORIES:Community gathering,Awareness activity,Institutional or corporate initiative
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pink Armenia":MAILTO:info@pinkarmenia.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
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SUMMARY:The Human Rights Situation of LGBT+ People in Armenia: 2025 Annual Report
DESCRIPTION:On May 15\, 2026\, Pink Human Rights Defender NGO will publish the 2025 Annual Report on the Human Rights Situation of LGBT+ People in Armenia. The report documents cases of discrimination\, violence\, hate speech\, and other human rights violations faced by LGBT+ individuals throughout the year\, while also addressing ongoing legal and social challenges. The publication aims to raise awareness about the realities faced by LGBT+ people in Armenia and encourage discussions on equality\, dignity\, and the need for stronger protection mechanisms.
URL:https://may17.org/event/the-human-rights-situation-of-lgbt-people-in-armenia-2025-annual-report/
LOCATION:Armenia\, Armenia
CATEGORIES:Awareness activity,Policy or research
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pink Armenia":MAILTO:info@pinkarmenia.org
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SUMMARY:Launch of the Report on the Human Rights Situation of LGBT+ People
DESCRIPTION:Pink Human Rights Defender NGO is launching its annual report on “The Human Rights Situation of LGBT+ People in 2024.” \nThe report will be presented at an event on May 15\, bringing together state officials\, diplomatic missions\, international and local organizations\, LGBT+ community and allies. \nDuring the event\, Pink will share its findings on human rights violations against LGBT+ people documented throughout the year. The discussion will address cases of domestic violence\, hate crimes\, and discrimination in areas such as employment and education\, as well as the legal and institutional responses to these issues.
URL:https://may17.org/event/2025-launch-of-the-report-on-the-human-rights-situation-of-lgbt-people/
LOCATION:Yerevan\, Yerevan\, Armenia
CATEGORIES:Policy or research
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pink Armenia":MAILTO:info@pinkarmenia.org
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