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Mamikon Hovsepyan
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#LGBT+ activist, defending the #rainbow in Armenia and Eastern Europe.
Awards received: Bob Hepple Equality Award (London) | Soul of Stonewall (Berlin) | Changemaker (LA).
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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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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.
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UN Dissatisfied with Armenia’s Human Rights Siuation Following 49th UPR Session – Geneva Council For Rights & Liberties
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November 13, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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#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.

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Is war to blame for the increase in domestic violence? – DW – 11/08/2025
Armenia saw a staggering 168% surge in domestic violence cases in 2024, which rights advocates link to the lingering scars of the 2020 war. The rise mirrors a global pattern.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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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.
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October 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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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.
October 28, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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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 💙🏳️‍🌈

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marylawlorhrds.bsky.social Mary Lawlor UN Special Rapporteur HRDs @marylawlorhrds.bsky.social · Oct 15
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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October 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Thanks to the UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights Defenders for sharing the concerns.
marylawlorhrds.bsky.social Mary Lawlor UN Special Rapporteur HRDs @marylawlorhrds.bsky.social · Oct 15
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)
The flag of Armenia flying in the wind
October 15, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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This attempt to silence an outspoken member of civil society is deeply concerning. (2/2)
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October 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Never gets old
October 3, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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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.
September 30, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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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։
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Protecting Our Dignity: Why Human Rights Matter | Zatikyan Edgar | TEDxMoskovyanSt
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September 1, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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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.
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#TEDxTalk #TedTalk #LGBT
My story in your silence | Hovsepyan Mamikon | TEDxMoskovyanSt
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
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August 29, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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Human rights defenders should be protected, not punished. Criticism is not a threat, it is the backbone of democracy and accountability.
pinkarmenia.org 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.
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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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August 13, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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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։
pinkarmenia.org 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։
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Տեսանելի եմ, գոյություն ունեմ
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August 6, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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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
July 18, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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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.
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#JulyBonusDay #GlobalGiving #DonateToday #SupportLGBT
July 16, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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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.
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July 3, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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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
July 1, 2025 at 6:04 AM
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Happy Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈
pinkarmenia.org 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
June 1, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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The Advocacy Director of @ilgaeurope.bsky.social presents the #RainbowMap at the IDAHOT+ Forum, hosted by the Government of Malta
May 20, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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Our annual report is out!
pinkarmenia.org Pink Armenia @pinkarmenia.org · May 15
Ներկայացնում ենք 2024 թվականի #ԼԳԲՏ+ անձանց մարդու իրավունքների իրավիճակի վերաբերյալ տարեկան զեկույցը։
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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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May 15, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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Consistently ranking near the bottom among 49 European countries, Armenia’s lack of progress in advancing #LGBTI rights underscores a persistent #humanrights issue.
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Armenia’s stagnation on LGBTI rights. Rainbow Map | Pink Armenia
Armenia’s stagnation on LGBTI rights. Rainbow Map Pink Armenia
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May 14, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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#MediaFreedom
ocmedia.bsky.social 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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May 3, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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Recommendations to adopt better mechanisms to combat #hatespeech, #hatecrime, #discrimination were provided by #Portugal

#UniversalPeriodicReview #UPR49 #UPR #Armenia
May 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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#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
May 1, 2025 at 3:19 PM