December 17, 2024
Human Rights House Yerevan
Human Rights House Yerevan was established in Armenia in 2012.
Today the House unites six organisations under its roof.
About
Human Rights House Yerevan is committed to a safe, accessible, and common space for activists, civil society organisations, movements, civic initiatives, and human rights defenders, who are often targeted for their work. The mission of the House is to protect, empower, and support these groups in their efforts to promote and uphold human rights.
Human Rights House Yerevan serves as a platform for civil society and unites the efforts of member organisations, fostering collaboration among human rights-focused groups in Armenia.
Contact information
+374 10 329032
119/2 Hovsep Emin street
Yerevan 0012
Republic of Armenia
Organisations
PEN Armenia
Pink
“Pink” Human Rights Defender NGO is a community-based LGBT+ organisation, founded in 2007. It serves and supports the needs of the community, promotes LGBT+ persons’ human rights protection, and advocates for the change of public policy around LGBT+ issues. Pink aims to achieve the full protection of the rights of LGBT+ people and equality in Armenia by empowering the community, and influencing decision-makers’ policies and public attitudes.
Contact information
www.pinkarmenia.org
info@pinkarmenia.org
+374 60 377277
Real World, Real People
“Real World, Real People” NGO was founded in Armenia in 2003. The organization’s mission is to increase the quality of life of people living with HIV (PLHIV) and their families, to strengthen the idea of self- and mutual help within the community, to unite the community by providing direct psychological, social and legal services as well as to advocate for universal access to HIV/AIDS treatment, care, support and testing. The main goal of the organisation is to improve all elements of the quality of life of PLHIV.
Contact information
www.realwrp.org/en
info@realwrp.com
+374 98 663383
Sexual Assault Crisis Center Armenia
Sexual Assault Crisis Center (SACC) Armenia is a leading non-governmental organisation dedicated to addressing sexualised violence through a comprehensive and survivor-centered approach. SACC provides a range of essential services, including social, legal and psychological support, crisis intervention, and access to critical resources. Beyond individual support, SACC actively works to challenge societal norms and barriers that perpetuate sexualised violence by engaging in advocacy, legislative reforms, and public awareness campaigns. With a focus on intersectionality and inclusivity, SACC aims to empower survivors, foster community resilience, and drive systemic change to create a safer, more equitable society in Armenia.
Contact information
www.saccarmenia.org
sacc.arm@gmail.com
Socioscope NGO
Socioscope was founded in 2008 by a group of young social scientists to support civil society organizations working on human rights promotion by providing research-based knowledge.
Currently, the research of Socioscope focuses on various topics, including Armenian civil movements, challenges facing civil society, human rights, gender issues, and LGBT topics. It also examines dominant collective narratives related to power, sexuality, culture, nation, and issues of war, peace, and the future.
Socioscope aims to advance local critical and public sociology, contributing to social change in Armenia by publicising critical research and fostering dialogue across diverse segments of society.
Contact information
www.socioscope.am
info@socioscope.am
+374 10 500 499
Women’s Resource Center
Women’s Resource Center (WRC), founded in 2003, is the first resource center created in post-soviet Armenia for young women. WRC works in the area of women’s human rights, and reproductive and sexual rights, creating safe spaces for women and girls and enhancing their role in conflict resolution and peace-building. Through its activities, WRC strives for social and normative change, influencing state policy, legislative, and socio-cultural spheres.
Contact information
www.womenofarmenia.org
+374 94 565626
