Armenian Genocide essay contest announced in U.S.

Armenian Genocide essay contest announced in U.S.
February 22, 2012 - 11:57 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - U.S. high school and college students are invited to participate in an essay contest - addressing the question “How can international recognition of the Armenian Genocide help prevent future crimes against humanity?”- to actively support the 97th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in April 2012.

According to The Armenian Weekly, one winner and two runner-ups will be selected by a distinguished panel of judges.

The winners will be recognized at the Armenian Genocide Commemoration at Times Square on April 22.

The contest is co-sponsored by the Knights and Daughters of Vartan, an Armenian fraternal organization, and Facing History and Ourselves, an international educational and professional development organization.

Founded in 1985 by former New Jersey resident Sam Azadian, who lost four siblings during the Armenian Genocide, the Armenian Genocide Commemoration at Times Square has honored the 1.5 million Armenian lives lost during the Armenian Genocide. This internationally recognized annual event draws thousands of Armenians and non-Armenian participants to commemorate the solemn occasion. The event features speeches and tributes delivered by prominent political figures and civil leaders, officials of the Knights and Daughters of Vartan, representatives of major Armenian American organizations, distinguished scholars and educators, as well as high-ranking Armenian and non-Armenian clergy.

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