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Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

“Defending #humanrights is not simply my profession—it is my way of making the world a little more just, equal, and safer, especially for women and those whose voices are too often unheard.” — Zhenya Mayilyan #HRHYerevan humanrightshouse.org/interviews/p...

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Portraits of Strength 4th Edition: Zhenya Mayilyan, Armenia

Zhenya Mayilyan is a human rights defender from Armenia. She is the Chairperson of Real, World Real People NGO and the Chairperson of the Board of Human Rights House Yerevan. Since 2017, Mayilyan has ...

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Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

#ProtectPride Pride is under attack across Europe. In some cities it is banned, in others it is being violently disrupted. Even in the safest places people are being hurt, people are being killed. Pride is a protest. We march because we still have to. We will grieve, and we will demand justice.

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Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Pride was born from protest. From people standing up, speaking out and demanding a more equal future. Sign the open letter. Share this post. Join the movement. www.change.org/protectpride #ProtectPride

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Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

This is happening (finally), Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Armenia publicly mentioned about the protection of #LGBTI people from hate, violence and discrimination. www.mfa.am/en/press-rel...

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The 15th round of the Armenia-EU Human Rights Dialogue held in Yerevan

On 1 July 2026, the Armenia and European Union held their 15th Human Rights Dialogue in Yerevan.

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Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Սերս գաղտնի թող (չ)մնա... [Փինք Արմենիայի ինստայից] #ԼԳԲՏ #ԾիածանԴրոշ

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Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

This year, ILGA-Europe celebrates its 30th anniversary. Looking back over three decades, we can see just how much ILGA-Europe’s invaluable work has shaped the change we live today. So let us keep this memory bright, and let us keep writing the next chapter together. @ilgaeurope.bsky.social #LGBTI

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Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Ամփոփը բավական խորքային ուսումնասիրություն է արել նախընտրական շրջանում #ԼԳԲՏ+ հարցերի մանիպուլիացիաների վերաբերյալ: Աջական կամ պրոռուսական խմբերը հաճախ են այս թեման դարձնում «քավության նոխազ»՝ փորձելով տպավորություն ստեղծել, թե ԼԳԲՏ+ համայնքը երկրի միակ կամ գլխավոր խնդիրն է։ ampop.am/fake-queer-a...

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Նախընտրական կեղծիքներ և ԱԲ տեսանյութեր ԼԳԲՏ համայնքի անունից. թիրախում Հայաստան-ԵՄ կապերն են | Ampop.am

Մայիսի 4-ին «Ամփոփ Մեդիայի» էլեկտրոնային փոստին անգլերենով մի հաղորդագրություն եկավ, որն ազդարարում էր «Հայկական քվիր միության» (Armenian Queer Union) գործունեության մեկնարկի մասին (տե՛ս նկարը)։ Առաջի...

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Pink Armenia @pinkarmenia.org · 02/05/2026

⚠️ Fake account alert A fake page has appeared on X (Twitter). Our real X account is archived and inactive. We’re active only as @pinkarmenia (no underscores) on: Facebook • Instagram • Threads • YouTube • Bluesky • LinkedIn • TikTok Any other accounts are fake.

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Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Activists must prioritize their work-life balance. Every 3 months, taking a full week off is essential to recover from stress & come back recharged. Ignore the critics, your well-being isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. The movement needs you at your best. You deserve rest, & rest makes you stronger.

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Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

April 24 is #ArmenianGenocide Memorial Day This day serves as a reminder of the painful consequences of hate crimes and discrimination, that tragic reality where people’s identity becomes the cause of persecution and violence.

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Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

As Co-Chairs of the ILGA-Europe Executive Board, Simona and I recently discussed the role of LGBTI activism in safeguarding the future of democracy.

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Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

The Ministry of Health sanctioned me last year for concerns I raised regarding possible financial mismanagement and corruption risks in the healthcare sector. I submitted an application to the court, which is accepted now, and a lawsuit will follow.

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Pink Armenia @pinkarmenia.org · 18/12/2025

Շնորհակալ ենք մեր աջակիցներին, գործընկերներին և համայնքին՝ մեր կողքին լինելու և վստահելու համար։ We are grateful to our supporters, partners and community for standing by us and trusting us. #PinkArmenia #LGBT #ԼԳԲՏ youtu.be/LHiFBlVJ210?...

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Միասին դեպի հավասարություն․ Փինքի անցած ուղին

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Pink Armenia @pinkarmenia.org · 17/12/2025

Արդեն 18 տարի է՝ մենք գործում ենք Հայաստանում և կանգնած ենք #ԼԳԲՏ+ համայնքի կողքին՝ լսելի դարձնելով համայնքի ձայնը և պաշտպանելով մարդու իրավունքները։ For 18 years, we have been operating in Armenia, standing with the #LGBT+ community, amplifying the community's voices, and protecting human rights.

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Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

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. genevacouncil.com/un-dissatisf...

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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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Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

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. humanrightscompass.org#kpg_980574

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Human Rights Compass | Real-Time Policy Analysis & Advocacy

We support campaigns, coalitions and institutions with strategy, advocacy and research to advance human rights, climate justice, the rule of law and multilateral reform.

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Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

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.

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Florian Irminger @florianirminger.ch · 16/10/2025

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

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Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

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

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Mary Lawlor @marylawlorhrds.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

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 · 30/09/2025

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 · 01/09/2025

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

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

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Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

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

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My story in your silence | Hovsepyan Mamikon | TEDxMoskovyanSt

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Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

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

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Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

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։

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International Committee on LGBTQ+ History Months @icohm.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

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 · 16/07/2025

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 · 03/07/2025

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...

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Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

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 · 01/06/2025

Happy Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈

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Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

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

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Pink Armenia @pinkarmenia.org · 14/05/2025

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

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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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Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

#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 · 01/05/2025

Strong recommendations were also received from #Malta, #Luxembourg, #Mexico, #Montenegro, #Chile on anti-discrimination law including #SOGI grounds. #UniversalPeriodicReview #UPR49 #UPR #Armenia

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Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

#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 · 01/05/2025

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

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Mamikon Hovsepyan @mmkarmenia.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

#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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UPR Info @uprinfo.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Many states issued recommendations on non-discrimination. In response, #Armenia reaffirmed its commitment and noted that a draft Law on Equality and Protection from Discrimination has been developed. #UPR49

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