Unzipped: Gay Armenia reports that the Association of Gay and Lesbian Armenians (AGLA) in France has ceased to exist. In an exclusive interview with the Chairperson of the Diaspora-based organization, ArtMika concludes that AGLA's demise is bad news for anyone who cares about LGBT rights in Armenia.
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Hi . My name is Anna. I`m a Lesbian and a few years ago I was attacked by some strangers only because of being Lesbian and bringing shame to my country Armenia. I have a request ,please if you have some articles regarding lesbians or gays who are attacked, or have some problems just being so mail me please because I really need it. I with my friends want to orgnise some activity regarding human rights in Armenia. With best regards from Ann
It is unfortunate. Thankfully there are still two organizations in Armenia. WFCE (We For Civil Equality (www.wfce.am) and PINK Armenia (pinkarmenia.blogspot.com)
The national tolerances towards gay&lesbian community is non existent.Lately you had an article about the rejection and condemnation on mixed marriages so I imagine where this on lays down.