The Open Society Foundation reported one racist or xenophobic incident: a physical assault.
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.
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.
ODIHR observes that Armenia has not periodically reported reliable information and statistics on hate crimes to ODIHR.