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Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Hearing Focuses on Human Rights Abuses in Turkey
Assembly Grassroots Associate Bettina Saraydaroglu, Assembly Terjenian-Thomas 2025 summer intern Charles Schlindwein, Assembly Director...
Jun 105 min read


USCIRF Hearing On Azerbaijan Highlights Concerning Conditions, Political Prisoners & Cultural Heritage Destruction
Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) held a virtual hearing on Thursday, June 5, 2025, on...
Jun 63 min read


Armenian Assembly Participates in the "Demand for Justice" Community Rally in Los Angeles
(l-r): Assembly Co-Chair Talin Yacoubian, Glendale Mayor Ara Najarian, State Assemblymember John Harabedian (AD-41), Reverend Serop...
Apr 302 min read


Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Hearing Focuses on Azerbaijan's Abysmal Human Rights Record: Armenian and Azeri Prisoners Highlighted
Washington, D.C. - During today’s hearing Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission,...
Apr 293 min read


Trump Administration Issues Presidential Statement On Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
Washington, D.C.  - President Donald J. Trump issued a remembrance statement  on the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide  that...
Apr 244 min read


In Memoriam: Pope Francis
His Holiness Pope Francis with His Holiness Catholicos Karekin II, during his Apostolic Journey to Armenia in 2016 Washington, D.C. -...
Apr 212 min read


Assembly Hosts Inspiring Advocacy Summit Headlined By Joe Manganiello On Capitol Hill
Assembly advocates on Capitol Hill Washington, D.C. - Hundreds of Armenian Americans advocated on Capitol Hill for the release of...
Apr 117 min read


Armenian Caucus Members Urge Direct, Proactive American Engagement In Peace Negotiations
Washington, D.C. - Today, Armenian Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), David Valadao (R-CA), and...
Apr 82 min read


Joe Manganiello Delivers Keynote Address At Congressional Armenian Genocide Commemoration On Capitol Hill
Actor and director Joe Manganiello Washington, DC - Actor and director Joe Manganiello joined Members of Congress as keynote speaker at...
Apr 24 min read


Armenian Assembly Co-Chair Talin Yacoubian Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee
Washington, D.C. – Armenian Assembly of America Co-Chair Talin Yacoubian testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on...
Apr 22 min read


David Vardanyan, Son Of Armenian Political Prisoner Ruben Vardanyan, To Speak At Assembly's Spring 2025 Advocacy Summit
Washington, D.C. - As he approaches two years of unjust imprisonment in Baku, Ruben Vardanyan's supporters, from fellow humanitarian...
Mar 282 min read


Bipartisan Members Address Letter to Secretary Rubio
Washington, D.C. - Bipartisan Members addressed a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding Azerbaijan's continued aggression...
Mar 282 min read


Assembly & Western Diocese Partner For "Honoring Our Heroes" Los Angeles Event
Pasadena Fire and Police, and Glendale Fire Engine 21 with Archpriest Fr. Sarkis Petoyan, pastor of St. Gregory Armenian Church,...
Mar 274 min read


Assembly's Advocacy Summit Panel To Feature Experts In Human Rights & Political Analysis
Washington, D.C. Â - As the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) continues to focus on persecuted Christian and Armenian hostages held...
Mar 182 min read


Assembly Co-Chairs Address Letter To President Trump Raising Concerns For Armenia's Security
Washington, D.C. - Recalling the President's statement last year to "protect persecuted Christians" and to "restore PEACE between...
Mar 141 min read


Assembly Honors Senator Portantino in Los Angeles
(l-r) Assembly Executive Director Bryan Ardouny, Assembly Southern California Regional Council Member Margaret Mgrublian, Assembly Intern...
Mar 135 min read


Assembly Welcomes Rep. Latimer To Armenian Caucus, Discusses Key Issues During Community Meeting In New York
(l-r) Dennis Krolian, Zarine Arushanyan, Van Krikorian Assembly Chair Emeritus, Assembly Executive Director Bryan Ardouny, Rep. George...
Mar 52 min read


Assembly's Statement On The 37th Anniversary Of Armenian Pogroms Committed By Azerbaijan
Washington, D.C. Â - The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) commemorates the 37th anniversary of the Sumgait pogrom, which was a...
Feb 272 min read


Assembly Special Community Luncheon On Sun. March 9 In Los Angeles
Please join the Armenian Assembly of America and the Southern California Armenian community for a special luncheon honoring California...
Feb 272 min read


Assembly Announces Scholarships For Spring 2025 Advocacy Summit
Participants of the Assembly’s Advocacy Summit Scholarship Program during the Assembly’s Spring 2024 Advocacy Summit Washington, D.C.  -...
Feb 272 min read
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