ANCA launches "Click For Justice" campaign to end cycle of GenocideApril 24, 2007 - 15:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Protest between April 20th through 30th. The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) escalated its nation-wide campaign to end the cycle of genocide today with the launch of its "Click for Justice" internet campaign, slated to become the nation's largest online genocide protest.From April 20th to 30th, the ANCA website homepage, www.anca.org, will feature a special "Click for Justice" banner, directing e-advocates from across the country to a targeted Congressional WebMail message. In letters to their Senators and Representatives, these advocates will call for the passage of the Congressional Armenian Genocide Resolution (H.Res.106 & S.Res.106) and urge the U.S. government to take concrete steps to end the ongoing killing in Darfur. The 10-day program will be accompanied by extensive net roots outreach programs to MySpace and Facebook members, as well as partnership with Armenian American and human rights organizations in this internet initiative. Over 100,000 postcards promoting the "Click for Justice" campaign are being distributed at events and university campuses across the country. Organizations and student associations wishing to participate in the initiative can email clickforjustice@anca.org. "Take a moment today to send a clear signal to the officials who represent you in Washington that you expect them to deliver results in the fight against genocide," said Aram Hamparian, Executive Director of the ANCA. "In less than two minutes, you can be part of the growing wave of Americans who are committed to ending the cycle of genocide." 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 | Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. |