22 April. 2026
Restoration of an Employee’s Labor Rights Through the Intervention of Dignity
On April 9, 2026, citizen A. applied to Dignity Humanitarian NGO /Dignity/, reporting that they had been employed approximately one month earlier, but no written employment contract had been concluded with the employer.
According to the applicant, in recent days colleagues asked them questions regarding their sexual orientation, after which discriminatory attitudes emerged in the workplace. Colleagues began avoiding interaction with them, which significantly affected the working environment.
Under these circumstances, A. expressed the wish to terminate the employment relationship. However, the employer informed them that in case of resignation they would be required to pay a penalty.
The lawyer of Dignity contacted the employer and discussed compliance with the requirements of the Labor Code of the Republic of Armenia. As a result of the discussion, an employment contract was concluded between A. and the employer, ensuring the legal formalization of the employment relationship.
Following this, A. submitted a resignation request in accordance with the established procedure. However, after termination of the employment relationship, the employer refused to provide the final settlement payment.
After a second intervention by Dignity NGO’s lawyer, the employer fulfilled its legal obligation and provided the final settlement.
Dignity NGO emphasizes that employers are obliged to ensure compliance with labor legislation, including proper formalization of employment contracts, timely final settlements, as well as guaranteeing a workplace free from discrimination and degrading treatment.
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15 May. 2026
Discussion Meeting Dedicated to the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
On May 15, 2026, ahead of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, a high-level discussion meeting was held at the initiative of Dignity Humanitarian NGO with the support of the Embassy of France in Armenia, bringing
02 May. 2026
Ensuring an open dialogue and synergies with the CSOs active on non-discrimination in Armenia
10 March. 2026
On March 1, the world marks Zero Discrimination Day, initiated by UNAIDS to promote equality, dignity, and respect for every person. This day reminds us that discrimination—whether based on health status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, age, or social background—continues to limit opportunities, restrict access to services, and violate fundamental human rights.
08 March. 2026
March 8 is not only a celebration, but also an important reminder that the struggle to protect women’s rights and ensure gender equality continues in many countries around the world, including Armenia.
01 March. 2026
initiated by UNAIDS to promote equality, dignity, and respect for every person. This day reminds us that discrimination—whether based on health status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, age, or social background—continues to limit opportunities, restrict access to services, and violate fundamental human rights.
21 Feb. 2026
On January 30, 2026, the Prison Monitoring Group, led by the Chair Sergey Gabrielian, conducted an unannounced monitoring visit to the “Armavir” Penitentiary Institution.
11 Feb. 2026
A separate section of the report focuses on discrimination and violence based on sexual orientation and gender identity and expression, the response of the criminal justice system, and other related issues, analyzing prevailing trends and specific features of law-enforcement practice in this area
30 Jan. 2026
On January 22, the closing event of the European Union–funded “Justice Reform Monitoring in Armenia” (JUREMONIA) program was held, summarizing the joint efforts undertaken within the framework of the program to strengthen justice, dialogue and cooperation.
29 Jan. 2026
The discussion was grounded in participants’ personal experiences, with many questions focusing on access to healthcare services, quality of care, and available legal protection mechanisms.
At the end of the session, several participants registered for individual legal consultations to discuss their specific cases in more detail.
