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Thursday, 27 September 2012

Challenges faced by Armenia's LGBT people to be discussed at "Armenians and Progressive Politics" conference in New York

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"The Armenians and Progressive Politics" conference focusing on Armenia at 21 (referring to the 21th anniversary of independence ...
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Reported hate crime: trans sex workers beaten by group of youth in downtown Yerevan cruising park

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Local media reported Armenia police press release that group of youth attacked [“beaten up”] trans sex workers in downtown Yerevan cruising...
Sunday, 23 September 2012

“Brotherhood” - “Ախպերություն”

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I was watching “Brotherhood” film (2009, dir. Nicolo Donato) the other day. The storyline immediately resonated for me with the ...
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Monday, 17 September 2012

Independent news back to mainstream TV in Armenia. BUT... along with homophobic editor

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I am glad to see that independent A1+ TV’s flagship news programme is back on air (on its rival ArmNews!). Since its (decade-long) closure, ...

International Hrant Dink Award names PINK Armenia ‘Inspiration 2012’ recognising its work for LGBT rights

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On Hrant Dink ’s birthday - 15 September, the Hrant Dink Foundation presents annual International Hrant Dink Award. The Award  is "pre...
Thursday, 13 September 2012

Armenian Gay and Lesbian Association of New York (AGLA NY) demands resignation of Hungary PM Viktor Orban over axe murderer Safarov fiasco

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September 12, 2012 The Board and members of the Armenian Gay and Lesbian Association of New York (AGLA NY) would like to officially state ...
Saturday, 1 September 2012

Rainbow tree, Yerevan, Armenia

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Enjoy!! ;)) *Abovyan & Sayat-Nova crossroad, downtown Yerevan, Armenia. Picture - by Mamikon Hovsepyan
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Wednesday, 8 August 2012

London 2012: the tickets

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Can't wait for diving this coming Friday and football final on Saturday.
Tuesday, 31 July 2012

London 2012: Olympic games

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*as spotted in official London 2012 store Pay attention to poster for Paris 1924 (!). More London 2012 Olympic coverage - on Unzippe...
Wednesday, 18 July 2012

Gay Scots MEP Blasts Armenia On LGBTI Rights Record

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13 July 2012 Alyn Smith, SNP Member of the European Parliament has blasted potential accession state Armenia for its failure to ade...
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'Never Hide' / Ray-Ban

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I remember having a pair of Ray-Ban glasses during my teenage years :)) Nice ad campaign by Ray-Ban: "Never Hide". Thumbs up.

Gay rights is EU entry criterion, Brussels says to Armenia

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A very clear message to Armenia (and not only). *via EU Observer BRUSSELS  - The European Commission has said in a written note that res...
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Sunday, 15 July 2012

Armenia LGBT rights record to be scrutinised before UN Human Rights Committee

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Review of Armenia at UN Human Rights Committee to begin on Monday 16 July 2012. PINK Armenia in cooperation with the Heartland Alliance fo...
Tuesday, 10 July 2012

Disgrace for ARF Dashnaktsutyun in Armenia as party promotes anti-gay terrorism supporter MP Artsvik Minasyan into ruling board

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  “Հին ընկերները”... չեն փոխվում  So all these talks that ARF Dashnaktsutyun has changed, that they oppose violence and homophobia were b...
Sunday, 8 July 2012

History in making: Rainbow flag flying above UK Government Office to mark Gay Pride Day

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This is why (along with other reasons) I made London my new home. This is why, despite all the problems and remaining challenges, UK is the ...

Day in pictures - 7 July World Pride 2012, London

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  *In/around World Pride 2012 rally at Trafalgar sq, London   *Even Ann Summers sex shop turned rainbow for the occasion, Soho,...
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Saturday, 7 July 2012

"I sign this petition in memory of my great-grandfather" - To the Government of Armenia: Honor the Constitutional Right of Each Citizen [including LGBT]

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As I posted earlier , the Armenian Gay and Lesbian Association of New York has sponsored historic petition co-signed by 20+ leading Armenian...
Sunday, 1 July 2012

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

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Military doctor severely beaten by bodyguards of Armenia MP, president of Football Federation Ruben Hayrapetyan (aka 'Nemets Rubo') ...
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Friday, 29 June 2012

PACE delegates slam Armenian MPs who condoned attack on gay friendly bar DIY in capital Yerevan (statement)

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*source: PACE (Parliamentary Assembly Council of Europe) Homophobic violence openly condoned by certain Armenian members of Parliament  ...