Monday 21 May 2012

Neo-nazi attack Diversity march in Armenia capital Yerevan calling it "gay pride"

To mark United Nation's World Day of Cultural Diversity, PINK Armenia and Women's Resource Centre announced a variety of events as part of the Diversity Week. The week should have kicked off with the Diversity march on 21 May to call for respect of... yes, diversity in Armenia.

But the notion of diversity was once again attacked in Armenia in an organised provocation by neo-nazi elements and their supporters. To gain a wider support among masses, they dubbed Diversity march a "gay pride" and fuelled aggression towards marchers by intentionally spreading misleading information.

Neo-nazi elements  attacked marchers encouraged by endorsement of homophobic hysteria and anti-gay violence on a very high state level that followed firebombing of DIY bar. Interestingly, while some participants praised police action during the march, others are of different opinion [Not in my name]. All this happened amid new confirmed reports of attacks towards DIY bar.

Watch these reports. Look at these pictures. Faces of fascism in Armenia.




*pictures - © PanARMENIAN Photo / Tigran Mehrabyan

19 comments:

artmika said...

Excellent report about today's events. Read. Think...

Diversity March in Yerevan Hijacked by Ultranationalists

myview said...

it is not fascism but nascism. there is big difference in these ideologies.

artmika said...

More recommended relevant reflections:
http://www.armenianweekly.com/2012/05/22/a-good-day-for-homophobia-in-yerevan/ [The Armenian Weekly]

Armenia: Diversity Marchers Attacked by Ultranationalists [IANYAN]

Cruel realities of Armenian society [Blogs Hetq.am]

Armenia: Nationalists Disrupt Cultural Diversity March [Global Voices]

Ի՞նչ կատարվեց երեկ Երևանում [1in.am]

Մարդը մարդուն գայլ է [e-Journal]

artmika said...

"Deliberate misinformation to disrupt Diversity March" (statement by organisers)

artmika said...

Neo-nazi thugs indulge in same-sex 'action' as they attack Diversity march in Armenia capital

artmika said...

Ombudsman: 'respect for gay rights and tolerance are in accordance with Armenia national interests'

artmika said...

Statement against intolerance and homophobia in Armenia (EU Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum - Armenia National Platform)

artmika said...

Human Rights House Network: 'Actions of extremist protestors in Yerevan constitute criminal behaviour and illegal under Armenia Constitution'

artmika said...

Widow of Armenia national hero Monte Melkonian blasts ultra-nationalists for hijacking his name to spread hatred and anti-gay violence

artmika said...

Historic Petition: Armenians Support LGBT Rights in Armenia

artmika said...

Anatomy of violence, or Armenia MP (president of Football Federation) Ruben Hayrapetyan slaughterhouse

artmika said...

Gay rights is EU entry criterion, Brussels says to Armenia

artmika said...

“Brotherhood” - “Ախպերություն”

artmika said...

Puppets attack Germany embassy and the EU office in Armenia

artmika said...

Attack against gay friendly DIY bar and disruption of diversity march feature in the UK Foreign Office "travel advice to Armenia"

artmika said...

Analysis: Nationalism and Sexuality in Modern Armenian Discourse

artmika said...

US State Department highlights LGBT discrimination in Armenia, DIY bombing and officials’ endorsement of anti-gay attacks

artmika said...

#nohate Roundtable discussion on hate culture in Armenia 1 year on following DIY firebombing
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Norwegian Helsinki Committee calls Armenia authorities to adopt anti-discrimination legislation and tackle hate crime

artmika said...

"No more homophobia, fascism in Armenia" - message from Stockholm Gay Pride