The Armenian Assembly of America's Yerevan Office, as part of its ongoing Youth Club lecture series, hosted a special presentation by Dr. Alan Whitehorn on the Armenian Genocide and the challenges facing Armenian society.

Professor Whitehorn of the Royal Military College of Canada is an expert on human rights and genocide. He is also a specialist on Canadian politics. Whitehorn, also a poet, has published numerous books and articles.

During his presentation, Whitehorn stressed the importance of proper human rights and genocide education, and focused on key methods to develop and improve genocide education in Armenia. In order to better understand the magnitude of the crime, Whitehorn underscored the importance of addressing the multifaceted dimensions of genocide and the consequences of its denial. He also explained that when discussing the subject matter with non-Armenians, the emphasis should not just be on the numbers killed, but also on the lasting impact it has throughout society. He went on to speak about the importance of genocide recognition and compensation.

Dr. Whitehorn shared that he started studying the Armenian Genocide when he was a college student. His grandmother greatly inspired him with the stories of her trying journey of deportation and survival. He visited the Republic of Armenia for the first time in 2005. Ever since, he has been a regular guest at many Armenian universities, public and private institutions, as well as government ministries.