The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) held its Celebration of Service weekend in Boston, Massachusetts, on June 5 and June 6, 2026, honoring Dr. Rouben Adalian, Bryan Ardouny, Anthony Barsamian, Mary Garabadian, Van Z. Krikorian, and Carolyn Mugar with the Distinguished Service Award in recognition of more than 25 years of service each to the Assembly. The weekend brought together Armenian American leaders, supporters, and friends to honor exceptional service and celebr

The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) commends the resilience of the Armenian people and the high voter turnout and civic engagement in the June 7, 2026 parliamentary elections.

The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) proudly honors Mary Garabadian for more than 30 years of dedicated service to the organization, marking her retirement and celebrating a legacy defined by dedication to community.

In advance of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Armenia, the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) welcomes the continued strengthening of U.S.-Armenia relations and sustained high-level engagement between the two countries. At the same time, the Assembly remains deeply concerned by Baku’s continued refusal to release all Christian Armenian hostages wrongfully imprisoned in Azerbaijan and urges their immediate and unconditional release.

The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) welcomes a newly issued report Justice Under Pressure: Independence of Lawyers and the Right to a Fair Trial in Azerbaijan by the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) regarding Azerbaijan. The ICJ is an international non-governmental organization of leading judges and lawyers working to promote human rights and the rule of law across the globe.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Armenian Assembly of America’s Celebration of Service in Boston, Massachusetts, on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Artists for Humanity EpiCenter.

The Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs bill, approved by the House Appropriations Committee earlier this week, and its accompanying Committee report include important language regarding Armenia, the South Caucasus, and Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act, reported the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly).

Washington, D.C. – President Donald J. Trump issued a remembrance statement on the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, which commemorates the Meds Yeghern and recalls the suffering endured by the Armenian people. The historical record is clear: the Armenian Genocide is a documented fact, affirmed by the United States through Congress, the courts, President Ronald Reagan, President Joe Biden, and all 50 states. On this solemn occasion of Armenian Genocide Remembrance D

The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) welcomes a bicameral letter led by Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) calling on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to explain its decision to terminate, three years early, a consent order against Citigroup Inc. (Citi) stemming from findings that the bank discriminated against Armenian American credit card applicants.

The Armenian Assembly of America has released a new factsheet on the trials of Armenian hostages in Baku, documenting the continued detention, sham proceedings, and unjust sentencing of Armenian prisoners held by Azerbaijan.

Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) spearheaded a letter to the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) that calls for security assistance for Armenia, humanitarian aid for the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh), the release of Armenian hostages held by Azerbaijan, and robust Congressional oversight of U.S. investments in the region. The letter is addressed to Subcommittee Ch

The Armenian Assembly of America has released a new factsheet highlighting the history, presence, and institutions of the Armenian community in Iran.

The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) is pleased to welcome Armen V. Sahakyan as its Armenia Country Director and Sophia Badalian as its Public Relations and Digital Engagement Manager.

Washington, D.C. - The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) hosted a Winter Weekend in Delray Beach, Florida on January 16 and 17, which included a special donor event and dynamic briefing along with an evening reception and dinner featuring the John Berberian Ensemble. At the special donor event on Friday evening, Archbishop Vicken Aykazian provided the invocation and benediction. Co-Chairs Talin Yacoubian and Oscar Tatosian thanked the Committee Members and weekend spons

Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Armenia was widely covered by Armenian media, including a wreath-laying ceremony and a moment of silence at the eternal flame. However, by deleting a post on the Armenian Genocide, he backtracked on the clear U.S. record of affirmation.

At last week's International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit in Washington, D.C., the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) joined global leaders, policymakers, and advocates to advance the protection of religious freedom worldwide.

The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) strongly condemns today's verdicts issued by Azerbaijan's Baku Military Court sentencing multiple Armenian political prisoners and former Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) officials to life imprisonment and lengthy prison terms following proceedings widely criticized by human rights advocates as fundamentally unjust.

The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) unequivocally condemns targeted attacks on ethnic minorities and the Armenian community. In their letter to Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Co-Chairs, Talin Yacoubian and Oscar Tatosian, categorically rejected recent remarks that selectively target Armenian Americans.

The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) announces the award of a major donation from the Jebejian-Ayvazian Family Foundation Endowment directed to the benefit of the Armenian National Institute (ANI). The $100,000 gift was made to support the expansion of ANI services and of the AGMA online museum site expressly related to the latest tragedies that saw the ethnic cleansing of the Armenian population of Nagorno Karabakh.

The Armenian Assembly of America welcomes the Armenia Partnership Security Act, led by Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), along with Representatives Dave Min (D-CA), Brad Sherman (D-CA), David Valadao (R-CA), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Chris Smith (R-NJ), and Gabe Amo (D-RI).