other institution. This fear is well-founded, as police investigations into homophobic or transphobic attacks are mostly ineffective. Trans people are frequently attacked in their homes or on the streets, any kind of public event is inadequately protected by the police, and posters with death threats to LGBT persons are often displayed on the street without consequence. Armenia also does not have specific legislation for gender recognition. The lack of legal procedure makes it difficult for the trans community to change their documents and legal names. According to reports, there has only been one case so far, a MtF person who changed their name on their identity documents in 2016. As there are no trans-specific regulations and legislation, the Ministry of Justice requires different documents, which varies from case to case. The required documents usually include a psychiatric diagnosis and a medical certificate proving that the person has undergone gender reassignment surgery. When it comes to MtF people, they can face additional requirements such as medical certificates provided by the Ministry of Defence based on the military entrance healthcare check. Generally, trans people cannot afford medical examinations, therapy and legal gender recognition, because there are no trans-inclusive medical professionals in the country, and the economic situation of the community itself is quite poor. Further, the lack of legislation makes the process of changing documents stressful and extremely bureaucratic. There is no data regarding the discrimination of trans persons within the labour market or in the education system in the country. NGO reports, however, confirm that there are very limited options for trans people in the labour market because of the discriminatory approaches in the education system and the public attitude in general. Many trans people, therefore, live in isolation or work as sex workers, as there are few other options available. According to the law on Labour and Employment, “any factors not related to the work cannot be used for discrimination of an employee” and “all social services are provided to all Armenian citizens on an equal basis”. However, the legal basis is insufficient to ensure the protection of the rights of LGBT persons in the field of employment, social care, and insurance.