  Armenian Assembly of America joins with 'Stand' to discuss lessons from Armenian Genocide November 19, 2010 - 14:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) discussed the lessons of the Armenian Genocide with students from the Dulaney High School chapter of STAND, a student anti-genocide coalition dedicated to putting an end to genocide in Darfur and elsewhere. STAND is the student led division of the Genocide Intervention Network (GI-Net), a national advocacy group established in 2005 to mobilize the first permanent anti-genocide constituency committed to stopping the worst atrocities around the world. University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) Professor Russell Spinney and Assembly Grassroots Director Taniel Koushakjian joined students of the Dulaney High School STAND chapter to discuss ancient Armenian civilization, the history and lessons of the Armenian Genocide, and the importance of genocide education and awareness in order to prevent future genocides. "The lessons of the Armenian Genocide are still applicable today, as we are yet to eliminate the scourge of genocide from our world," stated Professor Spinney. Spinney, who currently teaches modern German history at UMBC, offered an insightful comparative analysis of the Armenian Genocide and the Holocaust. Koushakjian, a descendant of genocide survivors, discussed his family's escape from the Armenian Genocide and the obligation that Armenian-Americans feel in working towards genocide prevention. "I would like to thank Professor Spinney, GI-Net and all the students at Dulaney High School STAND for their interest and participation in the lecture," stated Koushakjian. He continued, "Educating America's youth is the most effective way to ensure that the lessons of the Armenian Genocide are never forgotten."   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 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.Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |
