  Sacramento to host commemoration of 96th anniversary of Armenian Genocide April 14  March 23, 2011 - 11:07 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Activists from across California will join the Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region and the California State Legislature in commemorating the 96th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide at the State Capitol in Sacramento on Thursday, April 14. The day’s events will include an Advocacy Day where activists will visit various legislators’ offices to advocate issues of interest to the Armenian American community in California, as well as the public unveiling of an exhibit in the State Capitol Rotunda about the Near East Relief Foundation. “The annual Armenian Genocide commemoration reaffirms California’s commitment to combating genocide and its denial while providing Armenian Americans an opportunity to connect with representatives and engage the political process,” said Raffi L. Kassabian, ANCA-WR California State Affairs Committee Chair. The Armenian Genocide will be commemorated in both the California State Senate and Assembly chambers during which the Legislature will vote on resolutions commemorating the Armenian Genocide. An exhibit in the State Capitol Rotunda featuring the Near East Foundation will be unveiled the same day. The Near East Foundation was organized by an act of the United States Congress to aid the victims during and in the years following the Armenian Genocide. As part of its efforts, the Near East Foundation used promotional posters to raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis. The exhibit tells the story of the Near East Foundation through these posters and California’s contribution to the nationwide effort, Asbarez reports.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Topic Latest news U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border  The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel.Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |
