Press Release: April 24, 2012 Armenian Genocide Commemoration March in Little Armenia, Hollywood

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April 24
THOUSANDS GATHERED IN HOLLYWOOD DEMANDING THE RECOGNITION AND OVERDUE REPARATION FOR THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE

Little Armenia, Hollywood, CA, April 24, 2012 – Unified Young Armenians, Inc. (UYA) held its annual mass demonstration Tuesday in little Armenia at the intersection of Hollywood and Hobart Boulevards in Hollywood commemorating the 97th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and protesting its continuous denial by Turkey as well as demanding a proper recognition by the US government.

Thousands, dressed in black, marched in protest in the event attended by genocide survivors, Armenian-American community and religious leaders and human rights activists, politicians and government officials.  Guest speakers included, Congressman Adam Schiff, Assemblyman Mike Gatto, City Council Member Eric Garcetti, Member of the Canadian Parliament Jim Karajianes,  Glendale Unified School District Board Member Greg Krikorian and Archpriest Fathers Viken Vasilyan and Hovsep Hacobian among others.

The protest began at 10:00 am and ended at 1:00 pm with other commemoration events and protests continuing throughout the day. 

On April 24, 1915, the Young Turks carried out their plan to annihilate the Armenian population living in the Ottoman Empire. It became the prototype for all genocides following thereafter. The mass extermination and systematic killings resulted in the massacre of 1.5 million innocent Armenian men, women, and children. For the past 97 years, this crime against humanity has gone unpunished. The descendants of the Ottoman Empire – the Republic of Turkey – refuse to acknowledge the guilt of their ancestors and continue to blackmail, bribe and lie in order to conceal the truth. 

In 1918, former President of the United States of America, Theodore Roosevelt wrote in a letter to Cleveland Hoadley Dodge: "… the Armenian massacre was the greatest crime of the war, and the failure to act against Turkey is to condone it… the failure to deal radically with the Turkish horror means that all talk of guaranteeing the future peace of the world is mischievous nonsense." The denial campaign of the Armenian Genocide by the Republic of Turkey continues. UYA demands for the recognition of the Armenian Genocide by both the United States of America and the Republic of Turkey. It seeks justice for the sake of all genocides in the past and present. 

UYA is a non-partisan, non-religious, and a non-profit grassroots youth organization. Its goal is to encourage activism among the Armenian youth, while advocating justice and human rights. It upholds the power of knowledge and education. UYA’s mission is to serve the collective good and to promote a world free of genocides. 

If you have any questions, please visit http://www.YoungArmenians.com or http://facebook.com/youngarmenians or contact UYA at818.971.5065 or 
youngarmenians@yahoo.com.

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Press Release: April 23, 2012 Candlelight Vigil in Memory of the 1.5 Million Victims of the Armenian Genocide

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CANDLELIGHT VIGIL IN MEMORY OF THE 1.5 MILLION VICTIMS OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE 

Glendale, CA - April 23, 2012 - This year marks the 97th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. In commemoration of this solemn occasion, hundreds gathered near Glendale Civic Auditorium for a three-hourlong candlelight vigil organized by the Unified Young Armenians, Inc. (UYA). 

The event was attended by several city and state officials, community advocates and religious leaders. Guest speakers included  Mayor Frank Quintero, Council Members Ara Najarian, Rafi Manoukian and Laura Friedman as well as Congressman Adam Schiff, Assemblyman Mike Gatto, Glendale Unified School District Board Members Nayiri Nahabedian and Greg Krikorian and Reverend Fathers among others. 

Schiff said, "It's time for this country to recognize the undeniable fact of the genocide. It's time for our president to realize his high ideals and speak plainly about the murder of one and a half million people."

Glendale City Council Member Friedman said, "I would love for there to be a day when we'd no longer have to implore the united states government to recognize the Armenian Genocide and that day will come. I want one day not to hear speakers demand recognition from the Turkish government and one day that will happen. I want one day not have to wonder why the Armenian Genocide, the first genocide of the 20th Century is not taught to children in our public schools across this nation."

President of Unified Young Armenians Aroutin Hartounian said, "The memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide will live in our hearts, in our minds, and most importantly, will be reflected in our actions. Our fight will go on.” UYA demands for the recognition of the Armenian Genocide by both the Unites States of America and the Republic of Turkey. It seeks justice for the sake of all genocides in the past and present. 

UYA is a non-partisan, non-religious, and a non-profit grassroots youth organization. Its goal is to encourage activism among the Armenian youth while advocating justice and human rights. It upholds the power of knowledge and education. UYA’s mission is to serve the collective good and to promote a world free of genocides.

If you have any questions, please visit http://www.YoungArmenians.com or http://facebook.com/youngarmenians or contact UYA at 818.971.5065 or 
youngarmenians@yahoo.com

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April 23, 2012 Armenian Genocide Commemoration Candlelight Vigil (Glendale, CA)

CANDLELIGHT VIGIL IN MEMORY OF THE VICTIMS OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE

Dedicating a Night of Remembrance to the Victims of the Armenian Genocide 

Glendale, CA, April 23, 2012 – In honor of the 1.5 million victims of the Armenian Genocide, Unified Young Armenians, Inc. (UYA) has organized a candlelight vigil. This night will stand as a testimony that after so many years, the Armenian-American community will always uphold the memory of their massacred ancestors.

It will take place on Monday, April 23, 2012, at 7:00PM, in Glendale, CA, in the parking area of the Glendale Civic Auditorium’s, located at: 1401 North Verdugo Rd. Many guest speakers have confirmed to be present that evening, including key political figures currently serving in the City of Glendale.

This year marks the 97th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. During one of the darkest episodes of the human race, 1.5 million innocent Armenian men, women, and children living in the Ottoman Empire were mercilessly raped, annihilated, and murdered. Most of the survivors were left as orphans and with no choice but to build their lives away from their homeland, in many countries around the world, including the United States of America. The community congregates on the eve of the Armenian Genocide to commemorate their slaughtered ancestors with a candlelight vigil.

The President of Unified Young Armenians, Aroutin Hartounian, states: “The memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide will live in our hearts, in our minds, and most importantly, will be reflected in our actions. Our fight will go on.” UYA demands for the recognition of the Armenian Genocide by both the Unites States of America and the Republic of Turkey. It seeks justice for the sake of all genocides in the past and present.

UYA is a non-partisan, non-religious, and a non-profit grassroots youth organization. Its goal is to encourage activism among the Armenian youth, while advocating justice and human rights. It upholds the power of knowledge and education. UYA’s mission is to serve the collective good and to promote a world free of genocides.

April 24, 2012 Armenian Genocide Commemoration March in Little Armenia, Hollywood (Los Angeles)

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DEMANDING THE RECOGNITION AND OVERDUE REPARATION FOR THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE

Unified Young Armenians Organize Annual Demonstration for Recognition of the Armenian Genocide and Demanding the Overdue Reparations

Little Armenia, Hollywood, CA, April 24, 2012 – The first genocide of the 20th Century, the Armenian Genocide, remains unrecognized by the United States of America and the Republic of Turkey. Unified Young Armenians, Inc. (UYA) has organized its annual mass demonstration, in participation with leaders of the Armenian-American community and the general public.

On April 24, 1915, the Young Turks carried out their plan to annihilate the Armenian population living in the Ottoman Empire. It became the prototype for all genocides following thereafter. The mass extermination and systematic killings resulted in the massacre of 1.5 million innocent Armenian men, women, and children. For the past 97 years, this crime against humanity has gone unpunished. The descendants of the Ottoman Empire – the Republic of Turkey – refuse to acknowledge the guilt of their ancestors and continue to blackmail, to bribe, and to lie in order to conceal the truth.

The protest will begin at 10:00 AM at the intersection of Hollywood and Hobart Boulevards. Among the participants will be genocide survivors, politicians, human rights activists, government officials, and intellectuals. Prominent members of the community have been invited to participate and to speak at the closing ceremony, which will take place at 12:00 PM.

In 1918, former President of the United States of America, Theodore Roosevelt wrote in a letter to Cleveland Hoadley Dodge: "… the Armenian massacre was the greatest crime of the war, and the failure to act against Turkey is to condone it… the failure to deal radically with the Turkish horror means that all talk of guaranteeing the future peace of the world is mischievous nonsense." The denial campaign of the Armenian Genocide by the Republic of Turkey continues. UYA demands for the recognition of the Armenian Genocide by both the United States of America and the Republic of Turkey. It seeks justice for the sake of all genocides in the past and present. 


UYA is a non-partisan, non-religious, and a non-profit grassroots youth organization. Its goal is to encourage activism among the Armenian youth, while advocating justice and human rights. It upholds the power of knowledge and education. UYA’s mission is to serve the collective good and to promote a world free of genocides.