Zoryan Institute co-organizes conference on Armenian GenocideApril 18, 2010 - 13:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On the occasion of the 95th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the Zoryan Institute has co-organized a major international conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Organizing this conference is a great opportunity, not only to commemorate an important historical event, but also to raise awareness of the destructive phenomenon of genocide, a gross violation of human rights, Mr. George Shirinian, Executive Director of the Zoryan Institute told PanARMENIAN.Net This opportunity is particularly important for several reasons: First, Brazil, one of the upcoming powers, is a country with a population of over 190 million—the fifth largest in the world—with an economy the second largest in the Americas and the ninth globally. Second, the University of Sao Paolo, with its Laboratory for the Study of Ethnicity, Racism and Discrimination, is a distinguished academic partner, which engages in the study of racism, the various concepts and connotations of race, and the growing importance of ethnicity in contemporary social processes. Third, Brazil was among the very first countries to vote for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, one of the very first countries to sign the UN Genocide Convention that same year, and one of the first countries to ratify the latter in 1952. Finally, the State of Sao Paolo has officially recognized this classic case of the gross violation of human rights, the Armenian Genocide, since 1989.
The Armenian Genocide The Armenian Genocide (1915-23) was the deliberate and systematic destruction of the Armenian population of the Ottoman Empire during and just after World War I. It was characterized by massacres and deportations, involving forced marches under conditions designed to lead to the death of the deportees, with the total number of deaths reaching 1.5 million. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |