| For a summary of Armenia’s review at the second cycle please click here. |
8th UPR session
Date of review: 6 May 2010
Date of report adoption: 6 July 2010
Document number: A/HRC/15/9
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SUMMARY SOGIESC issues during Armenia’s 1st UPR review |
I. SOGIESC issues/recommendations identified by NGOs
Equality and non-discrimination
9. According to JS1, discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity was pervasive and perpetrated with impunity in Armenia. There were reports of discrimination in health, employment and educational settings. For example, according to the law, homosexual men are discharged from the military service as they are considered “unfit for military service due to health conditions”. JS1 recommended that Armenia abolish the designation of homosexuality as a disease from legislation and practices. CoE Commissioner recommended that the State prevent violence and discrimination against the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community; elaborate and adopt specific legal provisions against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity; and conduct dialogue with organizations representing the LGBT community.
Administration of justice, including impunity, and the rule of law
28. According to JS1, there is little recourse available for victims of crimes based on sexual orientation or gender identity, as the option of reporting the crime or going to court involves exposure and consequent harassment and further discrimination.
Right to social security and to an adequate standard of living
51. JS1 noted that while Armenia had comparatively low HIV prevalence (0.02 per cent), the rate was growing rapidly. Based on assessments between 2006-2008, it had been estimated that only 54 per cent of injecting drug users, 41 per cent of sex workers, and 10 per cent of men who have sex with men had been reached with HIV prevention programs in the past 12 months.
II. Excerpts on SOGIESC issues from the national report
No references.
III. Excerpts on SOGIESC issues by UN agencies
No references.
IV. References to SOGIESC issues during the Working Group review
No references.
V. Conclusions and/or recommendations
Armenia did not receive any recommendations on SOGIESC issues.
VI. Further information
You will find all documents relating to Armenia’s first review at UPR-Info and OHCHR’s websites.