Programs

Amplifying LGBTQI+ Voices and Advocacy

This project aims to amplify the voices of LGBTQI+ activists and advocates fostering a deeper understanding of LGBTQI+ history and current advocacy efforts.

Within the framework of this project, we are going to organize a community event with 15 LGBTQI individuals on December 20. During this event, we will discuss LGBTQI+ history, watch short films related to the topic, and engage in meaningful discussions. Additionally, we will produce a reel capturing the highlights of the meeting and share it on social media to further amplify LGBTQI+ voices and raise awareness.

Reframing Narratives: Building a Positive Perception for Transgender Rights in Armenia

The project aims to significantly advance the narrative change by strategically shifting the way stories and messages about Transgender communities and Trans issue are framed and perceived by the Armenian society.

Security for the Right Side HRD NGO

Within the framework of this project, we are going to procure and install high-quality, secure doors equipped with advanced locking systems for the office entry and exit points.

Catalyze Grant

The project seeks to build the capacity of NGO staff, board members, and the LGBTQI+ community through a range of educational, community-building, and advocacy-focused activities over the course of three years.

Increasing Access to Positive Narratives about the LGBTQI+ community on Social Media in Armenia

This project aims to address harmful narratives around gender and sexuality in Armenia, which are generally manipulated in order to distract the general population from political and economic matters of importance. 

Strengthening Financial Sustainability and Impact Visibility of the “Right Side” NGO

Within the framework of the project, several activities were carried out to support the financial sustainability of the organization and enhance the visibility of its impact:

Strengthening the Resilience of Trans-Led Community Organizations in the Region

As part of the project, a series of activities were carried out to enhance the resilience and capacities of trans-led community organizations working across the region:

Promoting Equality Through Personal Stories for the Trans and LGBIQ+ Community

The project was implemented with the goal of reducing prejudice and negative stereotypes against the Trans and LGBIQ+ community through the power of storytelling.
The following activities were carried out within the framework of the project:

"Prepare, Respond, and Care" Project

The "Prepare, Respond, and Care" program was successfully implemented with the aim of supporting TRANS and LGBIQ+ individuals in emergency situations.

HIV Prevention for All: A Community Guide to Health, Rights, and Inclusion

The project is aimed at developing and disseminating a community-informed, accurate resource on HIV combination prevention tailored to transgender individuals, sex workers, and other marginalized communities in Armenia.

Humanizing Trans & LBQ Communities in Armenia through Strengthened Narratives

The project is aimed at challenging harmful anti-gender narratives that impact LGBTIQ communities by raising awareness, fostering solidarity, and empowering individuals to combat disinformation and hate speech.

Strengthening Trans Organising Resiliency and Capacity

The project is aimed at advancing legal gender recognition and countering anti-gender movements across Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Moldova, and Ukraine, fostering an inclusive legal and social environment that upholds the rights and dignity of trans and LGBIQ+ individuals.

Embedding LGBTIQ Perspectives in Armenia's WPS Agenda

The project is aimed at laying the groundwork for meaningful LGBTIQ participation in Armenia's Women, Peace and Security agenda.