Genocides

An Open Letter to the New York Times from the Armenian General Benevolent Union

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Sunday, November 1, 2020

The New York Times, a revered and trusted source of information, objective analysis and dissemination of truth, was unafraid to tell the world of these heinous acts perpetrated by the Ottoman Turks during the Armenian Genocide.

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  • The New York Times, a revered and trusted source of information, objective analysis and dissemination of truth, was unafraid to tell the world of these heinous acts perpetrated by the Ottoman Turks during the Armenian Genocide.
  • Curiously, not a single letter in response to any of Galls articles has been made public.
  • On behalf of the worlds largest Armenian non-profit organization with over a century of experience working to uplift the lives of Armenian people everywhere, we demand better from the New York Times.
  • Restore the integrity of the New York Times before your credibility and reputation are tarnished beyond repair.

Press release - Roma integration: EU must do more against social exclusion and anti-gypsyism

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Friday, September 18, 2020

MEPs therefore call for inclusive education, early childhood development and an end to discrimination and segregation.

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  • MEPs therefore call for inclusive education, early childhood development and an end to discrimination and segregation.
  • The situation of Romani people in the EU has not improved, denounces the text, partly because of the lack of political will.
  • Romeo Franz (Greens/EFA, DE) , rapporteur, said: "The EU has to do more to ensure the social inclusion of Romani people.
  • We call on EU member states to officially recognise anti-gypsyism, which is the main cause of social exclusion of Romani people, and take legislative measures to combat it.

Press release - Roma integration: fight social exclusion, poverty and anti-gypsyism, MEPs demand

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Friday, September 4, 2020

MEPs therefore demand inclusive education, early childhood development and an end to discrimination and segregation.

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  • MEPs therefore demand inclusive education, early childhood development and an end to discrimination and segregation.
  • The text, which will be put to the vote in plenary in October, was adopted with 52 votes to 9 and 5 abstentions.
  • They call on the Commission to table a legislative proposal focused on fighting poverty and anti-gypsyism and improving living and health conditions of Romani people.
  • Efforts should be accelerated in all EU member states but especially in those with a large Romani population, say MEPs.

For the First Time, Iconic Documentary Ballad "I See Wings" from "An Armenian Trilogy" Now Available as Film Released in Five Languages

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Monday, July 13, 2020

"While the Armenian Genocide happened a century ago, the age-old question of why people harm others due to differences remains too relevant today.

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  • "While the Armenian Genocide happened a century ago, the age-old question of why people harm others due to differences remains too relevant today.
  • "The lyrics are about a connection to ancestors and for me that would be to my African heritage," said Watson.
  • The film has been shown at festivals throughout the U.S. and won Best Score, Audience Choice and Exceptional Merit awards.
  • "An Armenian Trilogy Live in Yerevan", performed by the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra, was recently made available on iTunes , Spotify , and Amazon .

Message of President Charles Michel for the commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide

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Sunday, July 12, 2020

Today we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the genocide in Srebrenica.

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  • Today we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the genocide in Srebrenica.
  • And to those who still have no confirmation of the fate of their loved ones.
  • All Europeans should be humbled, and furious, at what was allowed to happen in Srebrenica.
  • That gives us reason for hope.Today, we condemn the genocide at Srebrenica.

Statement by President Charles Michel, President Ursula von der Leyen and EU HR Josep Borrell on the 25th anniversary of the genocide in Srebrenica

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Sunday, July 12, 2020

On July 11, we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the genocide in Srebrenica, one of the darkest chapters of modern European history.

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  • On July 11, we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the genocide in Srebrenica, one of the darkest chapters of modern European history.
  • We honour the memory of those laid to rest and all those still missing.
  • 25 years ago Europe failed to live up to the promise that never again would there be such tragedy on our continent.
  • But for peace and reconciliation to continue, the way forward must include the recognition of suffering, mutual respect and dignity.

Genocide Determination Bill

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Thursday, February 6, 2020

Latest Bill

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  • Latest Bill

    Latest news on the Genocide Determination Bill Bill [HL] 2019-20

    First reading took place on 5 February.

  • This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
  • Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
  • Summary of the Genocide Determination Bill Bill [HL] 2019-20

    A bill to provide for the High Court of England and Wales to make a preliminary finding on cases of alleged genocide, crimes against humanity or war crimes; and for the subsequent referral of such findings to the International Criminal Court or a special tribunal

European Roma Holocaust Memorial Day: Statement by First Vice-President Timmermans and Commissioner Jourová

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Thursday, August 1, 2019

Ahead of the Roma Holocaust Memorial Day, we pay tribute to the 500,000 Roma victims of the Holocaust.

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  • Ahead of the Roma Holocaust Memorial Day, we pay tribute to the 500,000 Roma victims of the Holocaust.
  • There is no place in our modern European societies and political discourse for the dehumanisation of the Roma or any other minority groups.
  • We call on all Member States to recognise the Roma Holocaust and to remember 2August as the Roma Holocaust Memorial Day across the EU.
  • Background

    In 2015, the European Parliament declared 2 August as the annual "European Roma Holocaust Memorial Day" to commemorate the 500,000 Roma representing at least a quarter of their total population at that time murdered in Nazi-occupied Europe.

The AHEPA Hellenic Cultural Commission (HCC) Presents, "The Hellenic Genocide Committed By The Ottoman Turks"

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Wednesday, July 3, 2019

During the late Turkish Ottoman period from 1894 to 1923 systematic genocide of Christianity minorities was instituted by the Ottoman Turks and which included the destruction of its Hellenic, Armenian, Assyrian, Chaldean and Syriac Christian peoples and communities.

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  • During the late Turkish Ottoman period from 1894 to 1923 systematic genocide of Christianity minorities was instituted by the Ottoman Turks and which included the destruction of its Hellenic, Armenian, Assyrian, Chaldean and Syriac Christian peoples and communities.
  • The Ottoman Turkish genocide of its Christian ethnic minorities is acknowledged by many to have been the first modern genocide, and leading scholars point to the organized institutionalized manner in which the killings were carried out.
  • The presenters will include: Dr. Peter Stavrianidis on "Asia Minor A Journey of Glory, Tradition and Genocide", George Shirinian on "The Significance of the Hellenic Genocide", Paul Pavlakos on "Ensuring Never Again - How you can get involved in Hellenic Genocide Recognition Efforts."
  • There is no charge for entry to this event, as it was organized, and sponsored by AHEPA Hellenic Cultural Commission, (HCC) Vice Chair Ilias 'Lou' Katsos, of the AHEPA HCC, who is also the Governor of AHEPA NY State Empire District 6.

Response to Federal Government Statement

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Wednesday, June 5, 2019

GATINEAU, QC, June 4, 2019 This is an important moment in the Truth and Reconciliation journey.

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  • GATINEAU, QC, June 4, 2019 This is an important moment in the Truth and Reconciliation journey.
  • The acceptance of our findings of fact by the federal government, especially our finding of genocide, is an acceptance of the truths shared by families and survivors.
  • They no longer need to convince others that genocide is a part of Canadian history.