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ANCA Teams up with AYF and Georgetown ASA for ‘Rising Leaders’ Seminar in Washington, DC

-- March 10-12, 2019: Armenian University Students Traveling to DC for Intensive Career Development and Civic Engagement Program

WASHINGTON, DC – Armenian American university students from across the U.S. are invited to the nation’s capital from March 10th to 12th for “ANCA Rising Leaders: Career Development and Civic Education 101” – the latest in a series of ANCA national and regional programs devoted to expanding youth engagement and empowering their exploration of careers in policy, politics and media in Washington, DC and across the U.S.

The ANCA has teamed up with the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) Eastern and Western Regions and the Georgetown Universi (more...)

ANCA Eastern Region Celebrates #GivingTuesday and Pledges to GoHye

Watertown, ma – This #GivingTuesday, the Armenian National Committee of American Eastern Region will participate in the global day of giving and is asking supporters to GoHye by making a pledge of $19.18/month at gohye.org to help the ANCA-ER sustain and expand its activities. #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Following Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, this year’s #GivingTuesday will take place on November 27^th and will kick off the giving season by insp (more...)

Hundreds Gather in NYC to Celebrate 2018 ANCA Eastern Region Gala

NEW YORK, NY – Hundreds of community leaders and grassroots advocates from throughout the Eastern United States gathered together at the 12^th annual Armenian National Committee of America Eastern Region’s Gala on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the Grand Hyatt in New York City to mark 100 years of Armenian-American political advocacy, celebrating the year’s progress and honoring those whose work significantly impacted the Armenian Cause.

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Armenian National Committee of Indiana Representatives Meet Congressman Trey Hollingsworth

Representatives from the Armenian National Committee of Indiana met with Congressman Trey Hollingsworth (R-IN) on Friday, August 31, to discuss issues related to Armenian Genocide recognition, Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh’s) right to self-determination, and a double taxation treaty with Armenia.

The Committee urged Congressman Hollingsworth to co-sponsor House Resolution 220, which calls for the recognition of the Armenian Genocide in order to “prevent war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide against religious and ethnic groups in the Middle East.” Currently, a total of 120 House Representatives have co-sponsored the resolution including Congressman Andre Carson from I (more...)

ANCA-ER Seeks Director of Community Outreach and Communications

WATERTOWN, MA – The Armenian National Committee of America Eastern Region (ANCA-ER) Board of Directors is seeking qualified candidates for its Community Outreach and Communications Director position. Those interested should email a cover letter and resume by March 2, 2018, to ancaer@anca.org. The Director of Community Outreach and Communications will be responsible for implementing Hai Tahd initiatives and programs under the direction of the Board of Directors and in conjunction with the ANCA staff in Washington, D.C. Primary focus will be on strengthening and increasing grassroots advocacy, fundraising, public educati (more...)

Indiana Becomes 48th U.S. State to Recognize the Armenian Genocide

-- Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb Declares November 6-12, 2017 “Armenia Awareness Week”

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb issued a powerful proclamation memorializing the Ottoman Turkish Empire’s centrally-planned and executed annihilation of close to three million Armenians, Greeks, Assyrians and Syriacs, making the Hoosier State the 48th U.S. state to properly recognize and condemn the Armenian Genocide, reported the Armenian National Committee of America – Eastern Region (ANCA-ER).

Governor Holcomb also declared November 6-12, 2017 as “Armenia Awareness Week” and invited the citizens of Indiana to “duly note this occasion.”
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Michigan Salutes Artsakh Republic’s Independence

LANSING, MI – Michigan became the 8th U.S. state to recognize the independent Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) today, with the overwhelming bipartisan passage of S.R.99, spearheaded by Senator David Knezek (D – 5th District).

The bipartisan measure calls upon the U.S. to establish economic and cultural ties with the Republic and support peace and stability across the South Caucasus.

“The Michigan Senate vote for Artsakh independence represents a resounding reaffirmation of our enduring American commitment to democratic self-determination and an equally powerful blow against Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s ongoing aggression against this peaceful republic (more...)

Iowa Becomes 47th U.S. State to Recognize Armenian Genocide

-- IA Governor Kim Reynolds Declares October 2017, “Armenia Awareness Month” During Official Signing Ceremony with ANCA Eastern Region, Human Rights Coalition Leaders and Clergy

DES MOINES, IA – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds issued a powerful proclamation commemorating the Ottoman Turkish Government’s murder of over 2.5 million Armenians, Greeks, Assyrians and Syriacs, making the Hawkeye State the 47th U.S. state to properly recognize and condemn the Armenian Genocide, reported the Armenian National Committee of America Eastern Region (ANCA-ER).

During the official signing ceremony, attended by ANCA-ER leaders and a coalition of human rights groups, including repr (more...)

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