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Armenian Genocide Workshop Series for Teachers & Live Webinar on April 14

Washington, D.C. - The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) is pleased to collaborate with the USC Shoah Foundation, Wayne State...

Apr 12, 20211 min read

The Assembly Mourns the Loss of Visionary Leader Hirair Hovnanian

Anna Hovnanian & Hirair Hovnanian Washington, D.C. - A bold, daring and caring individual, a visionary leader, the founder and benefactor...

Apr 9, 20212 min read

Portland, Maine Mayor Rescinds and Apologizes for Azerbaijani Propaganda Proclamation

Washington, D.C. - The City of Portland, Maine's Mayor, Kathleen M. Snyder, announced in a letter to the Armenian American community...

Apr 1, 20211 min read

2020 Country Reports on Human Rights Underscore Violations by Azerbaijan

Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Department of State released the 2020 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices on Tuesday, March 30, during...

Mar 30, 20213 min read

Eurasia Group’s Ian Bremmer Confirms White House Plans To Affirm The Armenian Genocide

Washington, D.C. - In a Twitter post Saturday, March 20, 2021, followed by more detail this morning, Ian Bremmer, president and founder...

Mar 22, 20212 min read

38 Senators Urge President Biden to Affirm the Armenian Genocide

Washington, D.C. - Today, 38 Senators, led by Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ), urged President...

Mar 19, 20213 min read

Assembly Statement on Parliamentary Elections in Armenia

Washington, D.C. - The announcement of parliamentary elections in Armenia this June is very welcome news. Reiterating our commitment to...

Mar 18, 20211 min read

Assembly Partners with ICC For Artsakh Awareness Virtual Event

Washington, D.C. - The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) partnered with International Christian Concern (ICC) to host a virtual...

Mar 17, 20214 min read

Assembly Welcomes Timely Legislation Calling for the Immediate Release of POWs

Washington, D.C. - With approximately 200 Armenian prisoners of war (POWs) still held by Azerbaijan more than 100 days after the November...

Mar 16, 20213 min read

Armenian Assembly of America Hosts Successful Virtual Advocacy Conference

Washington, D.C. – The Armenian Assembly of America’s timely and impactful Virtual National Advocacy Conference and Advocacy Week started...

Mar 16, 20219 min read

Assembly Partners with International Christian Concern for Virtual Artsakh Event

Washington, D.C. - The aggression of Azerbaijan and Turkey against the Armenian people last Fall will be the focus of the virtual event,...

Mar 15, 20212 min read

Armenian Caucus Co-Chairs Prioritize Issues Facing Armenian People

Washington, D.C. - Armenian Caucus Co-Chairs Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-CA) were featured...

Mar 11, 20214 min read

Day 2 of Advocacy Conference Features Diplomats; Highlights Critical Issues

Washington, D.C. - Day Two of the Armenian Assembly of America’s (Assembly) Virtual National Advocacy Conference focused on post-war...

Mar 11, 20213 min read

Boston Rejects, Rescinds and Apologizes for Propaganda Proclamation

Washington, D.C. - “In his letter today, the Mayor of Boston, Marty Walsh, apologized for issuing an Azerbaijani-inspired proclamation...

Mar 10, 20211 min read

U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Outlines Key Priorities

Washington, D.C. - Speaking at the Armenian Assembly of America's Virtual National Advocacy Conference, the chairman of the U.S. Senate...

Mar 10, 20213 min read

Preserving Cultural Heritage Panel Conveys Urgency of Protecting Armenian Heritage Sites at Risk

Washington, D.C. - The second panel of the Armenian Assembly of America’s (Assembly) Virtual National Advocacy Conference and Advocacy...

Mar 9, 20214 min read

Human Rights Panel Highlights Importance of Documenting Atrocities Against the Armenian People

Washington, D.C. - The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) kicked off its Virtual National Advocacy Conference and Advocacy Week on...

Mar 8, 20214 min read

Assembly's Virtual National Advocacy Conference Kicks Off Monday

Washington, D.C. - With a new Administration and Congress, this timely Virtual National Advocacy Conference and Advocacy Week will kick...

Mar 5, 20212 min read

Assembly Announces 2021 Virtual Summer Internship Programs

Washington, D.C. - The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) will transition its in-person 2021 summer internship programs in...

Mar 4, 20211 min read

Assembly Launches New Website

Washington, D.C. - To increase public engagement, the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) announces the launch of its redesigned...

Mar 3, 20212 min read