Ashot Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 (edited) ANC-OC hosts the second annual Walk for Remembrance 15.04.2008 14:55 The Armenian National Committee of Orange County (ANC-OC) will host the second annual Walk for Remembrance on Sunday April 20, 2008. The event is organized in collaboration with Saint Mary's Armenian Apostolic church and with the participation of over 20 organizations from Orange County. The event will begin at Saint Mary's Armenian Apostolic Church in Costa Mesa, CA with church services and hokehankisd. The 8 mile walk will begin at 1:00pm heading towards Forty Martyr's Apostolic Church in Garden Grove, CA. Upon completion of the walk, refreshments will be provided to the participants and a commemorative program will follow. The event will feature Representative Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) as the keynote speaker. The program will also include other speeches and performances by local community representatives. The first annual ANC-OC Walk for Remembrance last year was an overwhelming success with over 300 individuals who participated in the walk, and over 200 who attended to show their support for the participants. In a heartwarming scene, the last mile was led by Father Moushegh Tashjian and Father Hrant Yeretzian into the Forty Martyrs Armenian Apostolic Church, with the Armenian and American flags waving behind them to honor the memories of the 1.5 million victims lost during the genocide. Public Radio of Armenia Edited April 16, 2008 by Ashot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashot Posted April 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 ANC Central California honors Mayor Autry as 2008 "Man of the Year" 15.04.2008 15:56 The Armenian National Committee of Central California honored Fresno Mayor Alan Autry as the 2008 Man of the Year. Nearly 200 guests and community leaders attended the luncheon to show their support for the Mayor. "We wanted to thank the Mayor for his steadfast support of Armenian Genocide recognition," said ANC Central California representative, Hilda Santikian. "He has vowed to build a monument in memory of the 1.5 million Armenians who lost their lives at the hands of the Ottoman Empire, and for that we are truly grateful," she said. Mayor Autry has been an immense supporter of the flag raising ceremony which has been taking place at Fresno City Hall on April 24 for the past 3 years. This year will mark the fourth year in which the Armenian flag will be raised next to the American flag at City Hall. "Recognition such as genocide needs to take place, it must take place," stated Autry. "Not only for the Armenian people but also for the people of Turkey so that the healing process could begin," he added. Among those in attendance were Darren Rose, District Director to Congressman George Radanovich, Fresno City Councilman Blong Xiong, Fresno City Councilman Tom Boyajian, Fresno City Councilwoman Cynthia Sterling, Haig Kartounian, District Appropriations and Grants Coordinator for Congressman Adam Schiff and Armenian National Committee Western Region Community Relations Director, Haig Hovsepian. The mayor received numerous proclamations from other leaders including Governor Schwarzenegger, Congressman Jim Costa, California State Assemblyman Mike Villines, and Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate. Public Radio of Armenia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aratta-Kingdom Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 (edited) Armenian Genocide victims to be commemorated in Netherlands 16.04.2008 /PanARMENIAN.Net/ The April 24 Committee of the Federation Armenian Organizations of the Netherlands (FAON) is planning a ceremony of commemoration of the Armenian Genocide victims. As a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter came to know from April 24 Committee, the program includes laying of wreaths at the Armenian Genocide monument at the Cemetery "De Boskamp" in Assen, Commemorative Ceremony followed by a meeting in the auditorium of the cemetery with artistic performances and speeches by, among others: Mrs. E. Wiegman, Dutch MP of Christian Union Faction, Prof. Dr. J. Weitenberg, Armenologist at the Leiden University and Mr. A. Manoukian, the consul of Armenia in the Netherlands. -------------------------------------------------------- Federation of Armenian Organisations in The Netherlands (FAON) 24 April Committee for recognition and commemoration of the Armenian genocide of 1915 Address: Weesperstraat 91 2574 VS The Hague, The Netherlands Telephone: +31704490209 Email: info@faon.nl Website: www.24april.nl Contact: M. Hakhverdian Press Release Commemoration of 93rd anniversary of Armenian Genocide in Holland Commemoration of the 93rd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide of 1915 organised by the 24 April Committee of the Federation of Armenian Organisations in The Netherlands (FAON) will take place at the Armenian Genocide Memorial in Assen, The Netherlands on Thursday 24 April 2008 at 1 p.m. The Armenian Genocide Memorial is located at the Cemetery "De Boskamp" in Assen, Boskamp 5 - Assen, The Netherlands. The programme of commemoration includes laying of wreaths at the Armenian Genocide Memorial, Commemorative Ceremony followed by a meeting in the auditorium of the cemetery 'De Boskamp' with artistic performances and speeches by Mrs. E. Wiegman, Dutch MP of Christian Union Faction, Prof. Dr. J. Weitenberg, Armenologist at the Leiden University, and Mr. A. Manoukian, the consul of Republic of Armenia in the Netherlands. The 24 April Committee of FAON will also submit a petition to the Permanent Commissions of European Affairs and Foreign Affairs of the Dutch Parliament regarding lack of progress in Turkey of human rights, freedom of expression and rights of minorities, as well as continuation of persecution of Armenians on the basis of Article 301 of Turkish Penal Code. The submission of the petition to the Dutch Parliament will take place on Tuesday, 22 April 2008 at 1:15 p.m. in Dutch parliament building. ============================ Recommending Committee: Prof B. Bichakjian - Prof. French language and culture, University of Nijmegen, Drs. H. van Bommel - Dutch MP, Prof. Dr. W. J. van der Dussen - Prof. Culture history and Philosophy at Open University Netherlands, L. C. van Dijke - Public affairs VolkerWessels; Former Dutch MP, Mrs. Drs. K.G. Ferrier - Dutch MP, Freek de Jonge - Dutch Comedian, Seth Gaaikema - Dutch Comedian, Mrs. Drs. F. Karimi - Former Dutch MP, Dr. Th. M. van Lint - Calouste Gulbenkian Professor of Armenian Studies, University of Oxford, Mr. A. Rouvoet - Dutch Minister of Youth and Family, Drs. Paul Scheffer - Particular Professor of metropolitan problems, University of Amsterdam, publicist, Mr. C. van der Staaij - Dutch MP, Drs. E. van Thijn - Dutch senator, former Mayor of Amsterdam, Prof. Dr. J.J.S. Weitenberg - Professor Armenology, University of Leiden. Edited April 19, 2008 by Aratta-Kingdom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aratta-Kingdom Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Cyprus Parliament to commemorate Armenian Genocide victims 16.04.2008 /PanARMENIAN.Net/ Like every year after their arrival in Cyprus as Genocide survivors, the Armenian community of Cyprus is preparing to commemorate the reason why they ended up in Cyprus almost 90 years ago. The highlight of the series of events in the capital - under the auspices of the President of the House of Representatives Marios Garoyian - is the political meeting featuring PASOK MP and former Defense Minister Akis Tzokatsopoulos on Wednesday April 23. The following day on Thursday 24 April, the community will march along Armenia street, leading up to the Genocide Memorial where a Vigil will be held, while the Armenian youth will set up a big screen on Eleftheria Square and will distribute informative leaflets to passers-by. On Thursday 17 April at 4:00 pm, during the session of the Cyprus Parliament, commemorating the Armenian Genocide, Armenian representative in the Cyprus Parliament Vartkes Mahdessian will address the House. The entrance to the public during the commemoration is open to all community members, Gibrahayer.com reports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aratta-Kingdom Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Armenian Genocide victims to be commemorated in Berlin 12.04.2008 /PanARMENIAN.Net/ This year the Armenian community in Berlin is organizing a program for the day of commemoration of the Armenian Genocide victims. The commemorative address will be given this year by the Vice President of the German Bundestag, Dr. Susanne Kastner, and Rabbi Prof. Dr. Andreas Nachama, the director of the documentation center for the history of national socialism, Topography of Terror Foundation, as well as by the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia, I.E. Karine Ghazinian, the Armenian community of Berlin told PanARMENIAN.Net The Berlin commemoration event will be musically accompanied by the internationally renowned pianist Vardan Mamikonian. The ceremony of remembrance will be held on April 24, 2008 at 6:00pm in the Französischen Friedrichstadtkirche (French cathedral), Am Gendarmenmarkt, 10117 Berlin. Last year the remembrance event on April 24 in the German capital Berlin in commemoration for the victims of the Armenian Genocide was well received, both publicly and politically. The speakers were the highest representative of the Federal Republic of Germany, Prof. Dr. Norbert Lammert, President of the German Bundestag, and Prof. Dr. Jan Philipp Reemtsma, director of the Hamburg Institute for Social Research, a leading figure in the public debates about genocide in Germany. Among the guests at the remembrance event were numerous ambassadors, state secretaries und parliamentarians of the German Bundestag as well as various state parliamentarians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aratta-Kingdom Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 "SCREAMERS" TO BE SCREENED IN UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA Noyan Tapan April 15, 2008 LOS ANGELES, APRIL 15, ARMENIANS TODAY - NOYAN TAPAN. There will be a free screening of Director Carla Garapedian and System of a Down's acclaimed movie "Screamers" at the James Bridges Theater of the University of California of Los Angeles. There will be a discussion immediately following the screening, then a reception will take place. The film "Screamers" introduces the band's efforts to persuade both the British and U.S. governments to recognize the Armenian genocide and also traces the history of modern-day genocide - and genocide denial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aratta-Kingdom Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 "FARM OF LARKS" FILM TO BE SCREENED IN LEBANON Noyan Tapan April 14, 2008 BEIRUT, APRIL 14, ARMENIANS TODAY - NOYAN TAPAN. The film "Farm of Larks" of Paulo and Vitorio Tavian brothers will be screened in the galleries of Lebanon since April 17. The author of the film is Antonia Arslan. The film is dedicated to the Armenian Genocide and has already received a wide response in the world, bringing forth the indignation of Turkey in this direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aratta-Kingdom Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 Armenian National Committee of Canada Comité National Arménien du Canada 130 Albert St., Suite/Bureau 1007 Ottawa, ON KIP 5G4 Tel./Tél. (613) 235-2622 Fax/Téléc. (613) 238-2622 E-mail/courriel:national.office@anc-canada.com www.anccanada.org PRESS RELEASE April 14, 2008 Contact: Roupen Kouyoumjian Ottawa - The Canadian-Armenian community and Armenians around the world will soon commemorate 93rd Anniversary of the death of 1.5 million Armenians exterminated during the first genocide of the 20th century by Ottoman Turkey. In Canada, The various commemoration events will culminate on Parliament Hill on April 24. Religious leaders, representatives of other community organizations, political representatives, and representatives of other genocide victim nations will attend the commemoration ceremony in Ottawa. Several speakers will address the gathering and a ceremony dedicated to the disappeared will take place near the Eternal Flame. List of Various Commemoration Events: Montreal What: Genocide Commemoration When: Sunday April 20, 2008 - 7:00 pm Where: Armenian Community Centre, 3401 Olivar Asselin, Montreal Keynote Speaker: Aram Hamparian Contact: Vicken Affarian Tel: (514) 942 2717 Cambridge What: Genocide Commemoration When: Sunday April 20, 2008 - 2:30 pm Where: ACC Cambridge, 15 International Village Drive, Cambridge Ontario Keynote Speaker: Professor Kaprielian - Churchill Contact: Mr. Jack Assadourian Tel: 519-748-7817 Toronto What: Genocide Commemoration When: Sunday April 20th, 2008 - 2:00 pm Where: Armenian Youth Centre, 50 Hallcrown Place Toronto, Ontario Keynote speaker: George Shirinian Contact: Mr. Khachig Karchafjian Tel: 416 491 2900 option 1 What: Toronto Armenian Youth Candle light vigil When: Friday April 25th, 2008 - 7:00 pm Where: Queens Park, Toronto, Ontario Contact: Ara Hasserjian Tel: 416.491.2900, option 1 What: Inter-communal Requiem When: Thursday April 24th, 2008 - 8:00 PM Where: Armenian Evangelical Church of Toronto - 2600 14th Avenue, Markham, Ontario. Keynote speaker: Rev. Vahan Toutikian Contact: Mr. Hagop Janbazian Tel: 416 - 885-1430 St. Catharines What: Genocide Commemoration When: Sunday April 20th, 2008 - 4:00 PM Where: ACC St. Catharines, 156 Martindale Road, St. Keynote speaker: Mr. Ara Hasserjian Contact: Mr. Setrak Khatcherian Tel: 905-941-8991 Ottawa What: Commemoration in front of the House of Commons When: Thursday April 24th, 2008 - 1:00 pm Where: Centre Block, Parliament Hill. Keynote Speaker: Ken Hachikian Contact: Mr. Aris Babikian Tel: 613.235.2622 Who: Armenian Cultural Foundation of Ottawa What: Commemorate When: Sunday April 27th, 2008 - 11:00 a.m. Where: 181 Donald street (Ararat Armenian School) Keynote Speaker: Mr. Aris Babikian Contact: Varouj Boyadjian Tel: 613-237-7025 Vancouver What: Genocide Commemoration When: Saturday April 26th 2008 - 8:00 PM Where: ACC Vancouver. 13780 Westminster HWY, Richmond, BC Keynote Speaker: Dr. Girair Basmadjian Contact: Jack Der Hagopian - Tel: (604) 617-6866 Vahe Andonian - Tel: (604) 240 5490 Hamilton What: Genocide Commemoration When: Sunday April 27th 2008 - 2:30 PM Where: ACC Hamilton. 191 Barton St. Hamilton, Ontario Keynote Speaker: Mr. Chris Haroutyounian Contact: Mr. Hagop Apkarian Tel: 905-304-4908 Regional Chapters/Sections régionales Montréal - Laval - Ottawa - Toronto - Hamilton - Cambridge - St. Catharines - Windsor - Vancouver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashot Posted April 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 Office of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Lisa Kalustian Chief Deputy Director 300 South Spring Street, Suite 16701 Los Angeles, CA 90013 (213)897-0322 FAX (213)897-0319 Lisa.kalustian@gov.ca.gov California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has proclaimed the week of April 20th through April 27th as "Days of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide." EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROCLAMATION Every April, we take time to commemorate the lives of those forever devastated by the Armenian Genocide. Between 1915 and 1923, more than one million Armenians were killed in the territory of the Ottoman Empire, and countless more lost everything they owned. Intellects and store owners, children and seniors, men and women, people from all walks of life were victims of these horrific acts. Often listed as the first genocide of the twentieth century, these events had a life-altering impact on many, and stimulated an Armenian Diaspora. California has ensured that those lost and affected by this tragedy will not be forgotten. In 2006, I signed Assembly Bill 1210, authored by Assemblyman Lloyd Levine, to allow construction of a memorial for California's survivors in Capitol Park. Additionally, in 2005, I signed Senate Bill 424 authored by Senator Chuck Poochigian, which designated in state law a specific time to observe the California Days of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide. I ask all Californians to take time this week to reflect on this tragedy and its consequences. In joining our friends in the Armenian-American community in this observance, all of California helps remember the lives that were lost or changed by these fateful events. NOW, THEREFORE, I, ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, Governor of the State of California, do hereby proclaim April 20-27, 2008, as "Days of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide." IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of California to be affixed this 7th day of April 2008. ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER Governor of California ATTEST: DEBRA BOWEN Secretary of State Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Aratta-Kingdom Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 Armenian National Committee - Western Region 104 North Belmont Street, Suite 200 Glendale, California 91206 Phone: 818.500.1918 Fax: 818.246.7353 ancwr@anca.org www.anca.org PRESS RELEASE April 18, 2008 Contact: Ani Garabedian *ANCA-WR Joins Los Angeles City Council in Armenian Genocide Commemoration* *Los Angeles, CA* - The Armenian National Committee of America - Western Region (ANCA-WR) attended a special session of the Los Angeles City Council commemorating the 93rd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide on April 18, 2008. The event was hosted by the Los Angeles City Council, led by City Council President Eric Garcetti (District 13) and City Council President Pro Tempore Wendy Greuel (District 2). During the ceremony the LA City Council issued a proclamation on the occasion of this commemoration. "The city council of Los Angeles' commitment and leadership serves as an example to human rights activists and all levels of government throughout the country," stated ANC-WR Executive Director Antranig Kzirian. "Today's statement is a reminder that the consequences of genocide and its denial remain with us to this day - and that the gag rule that Turkey has placed on the United States must be lifted," he added. Attending the event on behalf of the ANCA-WR were Board Members Pattyl Aposhian-Kasparian, Vahagn Thomassian and Souzi Zerounian-Khanzadian. They were joined by ANCA-WR Community Relations Director Haig Hovsepian, ANCA-WR Press Secretary Ani Garabedian and ANCA-WR Executive Director Andrew Kzirian who delivered remarks to city council members and those in attendance. During their remarks, Council Members Garcetti and Greuel noted the importance of remembering and recognizing the Armenian Genocide and in turn appropriately confronting the genocide in Darfur today. Also, in attendance were members of the Armenian community including, Archbishop Hovnan Derderian of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of America, Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian of the Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of Armenia, Armenian Relief Society Representative Rima Boghossian, Armenian Youth Federation Western Region Central Executive Chairman Caspar Jivalagian, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles Armen Liloyan, ANC Hollywood Representative Harout Beshlian, and a large number of students from Rose and Alex Piliobos Armenian School. The Armenian National Committee of America is the largest and most influential Armenian American grassroots political organization. Working in coordination with a network of offices, chapters, and supporters throughout the United States and affiliated organizations around the world, the ANCA actively advances the concerns of the Armenian American community on a broad range of issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aratta-Kingdom Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 1901 N. Allen Ave. Altadena, CA 90001 Tel: 626.794.2722 Fax: 626.296.2922 Email: bardakian@ctbwireless.com April 18, 2008 PRESS RELEASE *Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi of California to be the Keynote Speaker of the 93^rd Armenian Genocide Commemoration in Glendale* GLENDALE, CA -- On April 24, 2008 the Armenian Genocide United Commemoration Committee is organizing a political rally at Glendale Civic Auditorium (1401 N. Verdugo Rd., Glendale, CA 91208) at 8 pm to mark the 93^rd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi of the State of California will be the keynote speaker. Lt. Governor Garamendi is the 46^th Lieutenant Governor of California. California State Senator Jack Scott of the 21^st District, California State Assemblyman Paul Krekorian of the 43^rd district, Mayor of Glendale John Drayman, and Consul General of the Republic of Armenia, Armen Liloyan, will also participate in the program. The AGBU-AYA San Fernando Valley Chapter Sardarabad Dance Group and the LARK Davigh Dance Group of Glendale will perform at the event. They will be joined by singer Razmig Mansourian, and Arpi Bosnoyan who will recite poetry. This rally will be the closing ceremony to the 93^rd anniversary commemorations of the Armenian Genocide. Free parking will be provided. We appeal to every Armenian to participate in the observance of the Armenian Genocide and also become active in the pursuit of the Armenian Cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aratta-Kingdom Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 PRESS RELEASE Temple Isaiah Rabbi Howard L. Jaffe 55 Lincoln Street Lexington, MA 02421 781-862-7160 Armenian Genocide Scholar, Dr. Richard Hovannisian to speak at Temple. Isaiah of Lexington, Massachusetts LEXINGTON: Dr. Richard Hovannisian, Professor of Armenian and Near Eastern History at UCLA and one of the countries foremost scholars of the Armenian Genocide, will be speaking as part of the Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Memorial Day) worship service at Temple Isaiah, 55 Lincoln Street, Lexington, Massachusetts on Friday evening, May 2nd. Worship service begins at 8 PM. Dr. Hovannisian will speak about the Jewish-Armenian connection in the academic world and the parallels of their respective victimization and memory. Temple Isaiah warmly and enthusiastically invites the larger community to join, and extends a particular invitation to the Armenian community to share in this historic occasion. "It is especially important for the Jewish community to take meaningful steps towards working for recognition of the Armenian genocide" according to Rabbi Howard L. Jaffe of Temple Isaiah. "Dr. Hovannisian's talk will not only provide us and others in the Jewish community who attend an opportunity to learn from one of the outstanding scholars of our time, but sends an important message about our congregation's commitment to partnering with the Armenian community and working for this long overdue recognition." Dr. Hovannisian's participation is made possible by the Rabbi Leon A. Jick Memorial fund, established in honor of the pioneering scholar in the field of Holocaust Studies Temple Isaiah is located at 55 Lincoln Street, Lexington, Massachusetts near Route 2A and Lexington center. For further information, you may contact the Temple Isaiah office 781-862-7160 or email office@templeisaiah.net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aratta-Kingdom Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 PRESS RELEASE National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) 395 Concord Avenue Belmont, MA 02478 Phone: 617-489-1610 Fax: 617-484-1759 www.naasr.org LECTURE ON POST-GENOCIDE RESCUE OF ARMENIAN WOMEN AND CHILDREN AT ARARAT-ESKIJIAN MUSEUM Prof. Vahram Shemmassian, Assistant Professor of Armenian and Director of the Armenian Studies Program at California State University, Northridge, will speak at the Ararat-Eskijian Museum, 15105 Mission Hills Road, Mission Hills, CA, on Sunday, May 4, at 4:00 p.m. The lecture, entitled "The Rescue of Enslaved Armenian Women and Children in Syria at the End of the World War I Genocide," will be co-sponsored by the Museum and the National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR). Women and children constituted a special category of victims during the Armenian Genocide. Those who did not succumb to outright massacre, drowning, diseases, starvation, and exposure, became objects of rape, abduction, enslavement, forced religious conversion, involuntary marriages, economic manipulation, and other abuses. Prof. Shemmassian's lecture will deal with efforts to rescue such victims in Syria in the immediate aftermath of World War I. More specifically, it will highlight the governments, agencies, and individuals involved in the recovery campaign; venues of and obstacles to liberation; and shelter and disposal. Shemmassian received a Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1996 with a dissertation entitled "The Armenian Villagers of Musa Dagh: A Historical-Ethnographic Study, 1840-1915." More information on Prof. Shemmassian's talk may be had by calling 617-489-1610, by fax at 617-484-1759, by e-mail at hq@naasr.org, or by writing to NAASR, 395 Concord Ave., Belmont, MA 02478; or by contacting the Ararat-Eskijian Museum at 818-838-4862 or by e-mail at aem@ararat-eskijian-museum.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aratta-Kingdom Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 PRESS RELEASE Genocide Day Press Release(UK) Wales-Armenia Solidarity Contact: E. Williams Cardiff, Wales Tel: 07870267447 Email: eilian@nant.wanadoo.co.uk Armenian and Assyrian groups have collaborated in an unprecedented joint conference in the House of Commons, London on Genocide Day. There is also Kurdish participation. Any messages to the Conference from organisations or individuals are most welcome to eilian@nant.wanadoo.co.uk. The speeches and some messages will be published and sent to Members of Parliament Armenian Solidarity with the Victims of All Genocides (ASVAG) c/o The Temple of Peace, Cardiff eilian@nant.wanadoo.co.uk, Tel: 07718982732 and Nor Serount Cultural Association supported by The Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation in the Middle East The European NGO: "Working Group Recognition - Against Genocide, for International Understanding", The Seyfo Centre, The Aegis Trust and The Genocide Prevention All-Party Parliamentary Group invite you to an ARMENIAN/ASSYRIAN GENOCIDE DAY CONFERENCE Sponsored and chaired by Andrew George M.P. in The Grand Committee Room of the House of Commons, London on Thursday, 24th April (Armenian Genocide Day) at 11 a.m. till 1.00 p.m. The following questions will be addressed: Is Reconciliation possible after Genocide? Is denial of truth any basis for Reconciliation? Taking the Armenian, Assyrian, Greek and Kurdish examples: Does the UK government hinder the process of reconciliation by its one-sided pro-Turkish government stance? Will the planned state visit by HM the Queen to Turkey in May be a seal of approval on the Turkish government's distortion of the truth of the genocide, and the continuing cultural genocide in Turkey? Presentations: "The Psychological Effects of Genocide Denial" - By Ruth Barnett "The Comparative Aftermath of the Holocaust and the Armenian Genocide" - By Gregory Topalian "The Assyrian/Aramean Perspective" - By Sabri Atman, The Seyfo Centre, Amsterdam "International Law and the Genocide" Sars Aziz, The Seyfo Centre "The Armenian, Assyrian, Greek, Kurdish and 'Other' Genocides: The Politics of Genocide Recognition and Denialism" - By Desmond Fernandes "A bird's-eye-view on the phenomena of Genocide and the Armenian Experience of it" - Professor Khatchatur I. Pilikian. For further information, contact Eilian Williams on: 0771 8982 732 or eilian@nant.wanadoo.co.uk There is also organised an event in Cardiff, Wales. We hope that the Monument which was desecrated on Holocaust Memorial Day may be repaired in time Genocide Day in Wales (thursday 24th april 2008) You are warmly invited to 1 A Commemoration of the Armenian and Assyrian Genocide (in solidarity with the victims of all other Crimes against Humanity) at 5.15 p.m. on 24th april 2008 A Wreath-laying and prayer at the Genocide Monument, in the back garden(North Road side), the Temple of Peace,Cardiff 2 The following lecture: The Seyfo Centre supported by the Welsh Centre for International Affairs, United Nations Wales Association Armenia Solidarity invite you to a lecture on: The 1915 Assyrian Genocide and its implications for today Speaker : Mr Sabri Atman, director of the Seyfo Centre at 5.30 p.m. in the upstairs Council Chamber, The Temple of Peace, King Edward viii Ave, Cathays Park, Cardiff, Wales CF10 3AP More info: 07718982732 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aratta-Kingdom Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 “Western Armenia in Photos: 1860 – 1914” exhibit to open in Yerevan April 21 19.04.2008 /PanARMENIAN.Net/ On April 21, the Armenian National Architecture Museum will host “Western Armenia in Photos: 1860 – 1914” exhibition. As a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter came to know from the Shushi Foundation, the purpose of the exhibition is creation of a new approach to the Armenian Genocide issue. Bakur Karapetyan, chairman of the Shushi Foundation, said that over 7 thousand photos telling us about everyday life of the people inhabiting Western Armenia and Nagorno Artsax were collected. “220 photos will be displayed. We want to show how our ancestors lived in our homeland. The whole world knows about the Armenian Genocide and our goal is to show not only the cultural monuments but also the people who lived there. Organization of our exhibition abroad is also very important. The Congressmen will know that they take the right decision if they see these photographs,” Mr Karapetyan said. He also informed that the Shushi Foundation will arrange a photo exhibition dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the Sardarapat battle celebrated on May 28. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aratta-Kingdom Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 Event dedicated to 93rd anniversary of Armenian Genocide to be held in Moscow 19.04.2008 /PanARMENIAN.Net/ On April 20, the Moscow Organization of the Union of Armenians of Russia (UAR) will hold an event dedicated to the 93rd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. As a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter came to know from the UAR, a new feature film about the Armenian Genocide will be screened during the event. The Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923 is the first genocide of the 20th century. Some 1.5 million of Armenians were slaughtered in the ethnic cleansing organized by the Ittihad ve Terakki (Unity and Progress) party. Some 500 thousand fled and found shelter in various countries, thus forming the Armenian Diaspora, which numbers 5 millions now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVO Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 Is there one in Phoenix, Arizona? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aratta-Kingdom Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 i don't know Avo jan. search for it-try to find if there is one in Phoenix. your help would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aratta-Kingdom Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 'GEORGETOWN BOYS' COMMEMORATES ARMENIAN GENOCIDE by Rosemary Ford The Eagle-Tribune April 17, 2008 Thursday North Andover, Massachusetts Apr. 17--It was the first genocide of the 20th century. More than 1.5 million Armenians were killed by Ottoman Turks between 1915 and 1923. Thousands of children were orphaned. A group of 109 were sent to Georgetown, Canada, to learn to be farmers. What happened to that group will be explored in "The Georgetown Boys" by renowned Armenian playwright Dr. Herand Markarian. The Armenian Genocide Commemorative Committee of the Merrimack Valley will bring this original play to North Andover Sunday for its New England premiere, before it heads on a tour of the United States. "We heard it was excellent, excellent," said chairwoman Sossy Jeknavorian of Chelmsford. The committee honors survivors of the genocide every year -- a dozen still live in the Merrimack Valley. The group previously brought another play by Markarian, "Mirrors," here to great acclaim. "We never forget -- we have to honor the survivors," Jeknavorian said. Markarian's bilingual (English and Armenian) play will be staged by the 24 children and adults of the Hamazkayin of New Jersey Youth Theater Group. The Hamazkayin is a worldwide organization that bolsters the Armenian culture among those who left the country after the genocide. The story follows the boys -- all between the ages of 8 and 12 -- who worked on farms in the suburb of Toronto and eventually became farmers in their own right. "We are very fortunate to be staging this production," said committee member Tom Vartabedian of Haverhill, who is also a columnist for the Haverhill Gazette, a sister publication of The Eagle-Tribune. A service for the victims of the genocide will precede the play, accompanied by the Armenian Choral Group of the Merrimack Valley. If You Go What: "The Georgetown Boys" When: Sunday, April 20, at 3 p.m. Where: North Andover Middle School How: Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students. For advance tickets, please call either 978-373-1654 or 978-256-2538. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashot Posted April 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 Ruse, fourth Bulgarian city to acknowledge the Armenian Genocide 18.04.2008 14:43 Thursday 17 April, Ruse city passed a city council resolution acknowledging the Armenian Genocide by 36 against 3 and 5 abstentions. Ruse (175 000 inhabitants) is becoming the fourth large city of Bulgaria to engage upon such a move after Varna (650 000 inhabitants), Plovdiv (380 000 inhabitants) and Burgas (230 000 inhabitants), the European Armenian Federation informed. While Europe is becoming more and more permissive to Turkish denial, the European Armenian Federation warmly commends the citizens of Ruse, the members of their city council as well as the local Armenian community and especially the Armenian National Committee of Bulgaria. The Federation recall that a similar resolution adopted in February by the city of Burgas has triggered the freeze of any commercial relations by the neighbouring Turkish region of Edirne (Andrinople), and noteworthy the European trans-boundary program PHARE. This episode gave evidence of the threat represented by Turkey’s State denial on the policies of the European Union. Bulgaria is ruled by a coalition between Socialists and an ethnic party representing the large Turkish community of the country (10%). Public Radio of Armenia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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