Mamikon Hovsepyan is a LGBT+ activist and a human rights defender living and working in Armenia. He started his activism in 2002 and founded Pink Human Rights Defender NGO in 2007, the leading LGBT+ organization in Armenia. He holds a degree in Sociology and a MA in Human Rights and Democratization. He is a dedicated advocate specializing in health, human rights, and gender issues. With extensive experience in strategic communication and holistic security, he works to strengthen the safety and resilience of activists and LGBT+ community.
Mamikon is also the co-chair of ILGA-Europe’s executive board, lobbying and advocacy expert of Eastern European Coalition for LGBT+ Equality and board member of Human Rights House Yerevan.
In 2017 Mamikon received Bob Hepple Equality Award in London for his work in advancing LGBT rights and equality in Armenia. In 2018 he received Changemaker Award in Los Angeles and Soul of Stonewall in Berlin.