Armenia

Armenia has reported hate crime data to ODIHR. Armenia's hate crime laws consist of a combination of general and specific penalty-enhancement provisions. Hate crime data are collected by the police, the General Prosecutor's Office and the Ombudsman's Office.

SELECT YEAR

OFFICIAL DATA

Year	Hate crimes recorded by police	Prosecuted	Sentenced
2019	Not available	Not available	Not available
2018	0	0	0
2017	14	1	Not available
2016	0	3	0
2015	Not available	Not available	Not available
2014	0	0	0
2013	Not available	Not available	Not available
2012	Not available	Not available	Not available
2011	Not available	Not available	Not available
2010	Not available	Not available	Not available
2009	Not available	Not available	Not available

Incidents reported by civil society, international organizations and the Holy See

Reports

Racist and xenophobic hate crime

The Open Society Foundation reported one racist or xenophobic incident: a physical assault.

Anti-LGBTI hate crime

The Open Society Foundation and the NGO Pink Armenia reported two physical assaults, one by a group and one against several transgender people; and one arson attack against a gay-friendly bar.

Pink Armenia reported a further attack by a group against a group of participants taking part in a LGBT demonstration.

INTERNATIONAL REPORTS

Racist and xenophobic hate crime

The OSCE Chairmanship’s Personal Representative on Combating Racism, Xenophobia and Discrimination, also Focusing on Intolerance and Discrimination against Christians and Members of Other Religions, Judge Catherine McGuinness, together with the other Personal Representatives of the Chairmanship, travelled to Armenia. During the visit she emphasized the importance of improving the collection of accurate data on hate crimes.