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Florian Irminger @florianirminger.ch · 3d

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

Mary Lawlor UN Special Rapporteur HRDs @marylawlorhrds.bsky.social · 4d

Hearing disturbing news that HRD Mamikon Hovsepyan, founder of @pinkarmenia.org, has been publicly targeted by #Armenia's Ministry of Health, smeared & unlawfully suspended from the CCM, a key mechanism against HIV, TB & malaria, after denouncing abuses in the health sector. (1/2)

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Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · 4d

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

Mary Lawlor UN Special Rapporteur HRDs @marylawlorhrds.bsky.social · 4d

Hearing disturbing news that HRD Mamikon Hovsepyan, founder of @pinkarmenia.org, has been publicly targeted by #Armenia's Ministry of Health, smeared & unlawfully suspended from the CCM, a key mechanism against HIV, TB & malaria, after denouncing abuses in the health sector. (1/2)

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Mary Lawlor UN Special Rapporteur HRDs @marylawlorhrds.bsky.social · 4d

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

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Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · 16d

Never gets old

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Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · 19d

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.

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Pink Armenia @pinkarmenia.org · Sep 1

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

Protecting Our Dignity: Why Human Rights Matter | Zatikyan Edgar | TEDxMoskovyanSt

YouTube video by TEDx Talks

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Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · Aug 29

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

My story in your silence | Hovsepyan Mamikon | TEDxMoskovyanSt

YouTube video by TEDx Talks

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Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · Aug 13

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

Pink Armenia @pinkarmenia.org · Aug 13

We express our deep concern and strongly condemn the unlawful and unfounded pressure against human rights defender Mamikon Hovsepyan.
It is clear that this process is aimed at weakening civil oversight.
@mmkarmenia.bsky.social
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We condemn the Ministry of Health’s attempts to silence a Human Rights Defender | Pink Armenia

We condemn the Ministry of Health’s attempts to silence a Human Rights Defender Pink Armenia

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Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · Aug 6

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։

Pink Armenia @pinkarmenia.org · Aug 6

Տեսանելի լինելը կարող է դժվար լինել, բայց դրանից է սկսվում փոփոխությունը:
Հռիփսիմեն և Մամիկոնը խոսում են #ԼԳԲՏ+ անձանց տեսանելիության, դրա հետ կապված խոչընդոտների և առավելությունների մասին։ Ինչու՞ է կարևոր տեսանելի լինել և ինչպիսի՞ն է նրանց անձնական փորձը։
youtu.be/HeSRWnEh60Y

Տեսանելի եմ, գոյություն ունեմ

YouTube video by Pink Armenia

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International Committee on LGBTQ+ History Months @icohm.bsky.social · Jul 18

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

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Pink Armenia @pinkarmenia.org · Jul 16

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

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Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · Jul 3

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...

Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · Jul 1

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

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Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · Jun 1

Happy Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈

Pink Armenia @pinkarmenia.org · Jun 1

Մի աշխարհում, որտեղ պատուհաններին ծիածաններ են նկարում, մենք հիշեցնում ենք՝ մեր հպարտությունը զարդարանք չէ, այն ուղերձ է աշխարհին։
Ուրախ Հպարտության ամիս։
In a world that paints rainbows on windows, we remind it that our pride is not decoration - it is a declaration.
Happy #PrideMonth

Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · May 20

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

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Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · May 15

Our annual report is out!

Pink Armenia @pinkarmenia.org · May 15

Ներկայացնում ենք 2024 թվականի #ԼԳԲՏ+ անձանց մարդու իրավունքների իրավիճակի վերաբերյալ տարեկան զեկույցը։
pinkarmenia.org/news-events/...
We present 2024 annual report on the human rights situation of #LGBT+ people.
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Annual report on the human rights situation of LGBT+ people is published | Pink Armenia

Annual report on the human rights situation of LGBT+ people is published Pink Armenia

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Pink Armenia @pinkarmenia.org · May 14

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

Armenia’s stagnation on LGBTI rights. Rainbow Map | Pink Armenia

Armenia’s stagnation on LGBTI rights. Rainbow Map Pink Armenia

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Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · May 3

#MediaFreedom

OC Media @ocmedia.bsky.social · May 3

According to the latest Press Freedom Index from Reporters Without Borders, Georgia fell to 114th place globally, while Armenia rose to 34th.

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Armenia makes gains as Georgia continues freefall in latest RSF Press Freedom Index

Georgia fell to 114th place in the world, while Armenia rose to 34th.

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Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · May 1

Recommendations to adopt better mechanisms to combat #hatespeech, #hatecrime, #discrimination were provided by #Portugal

#UniversalPeriodicReview #UPR49 #UPR #Armenia

Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · May 1

#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

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Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · May 1

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

#UniversalPeriodicReview #UPR49 #UPR #Armenia

Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · May 1

#SLAPPs and #HumanRightsDefenders protection are another area of concern raised by several states followed by the recommendations

#UniversalPeriodicReview #UPR49 #UPR #Armenia
@humanrightshouse.bsky.social

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Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · May 1

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

Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · May 1

#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

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