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New Year's Message by Avediss Aharonian - 1930
Blood Drive with the Armenian Community Centers &
Establishments on April 1-23, 2015
Dedicated to the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide Organized by the United Armenian Council - Los Angeles Participation with the American Red Cross Location: Designated Armenian Community Centers in LA Community centers can schedule a specific drive date by writing to [email protected] and by calling 818.400.5007 
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SAVE THE DATE
The Los Angeles United Armenian Council for the Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide will Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide on Saturday, April 25, 2015 (12:00 Noon) at the Armenian Genocide Monument at Bicknell Park, 910 Via San Clemente, Montebello, CA 90640. 
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Wishing This Most Remarkable Woman Fethiye Cetin a Safe Journey Back Home - November 23, 2014
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Fethiye Cetin visits the Armenian Community in Las Vegas - November 21, 2014
On Friday, November 21, the Las Vegas Armenian community welcomed Fethiye Cetin, the attorney of Hrant Dink, to St. Garabed Armenian Apostolic Church & Cultural Center.Upon her arrival Mrs. Cetin was welcomed by Parish Pastor Fr. Arsen Kassabian and Parish Council representatives. A brief background was provided by Adroushan Armenian about St. Garabed Church and the Las Vegas Armenian community. |
Fethiye Cetin with CSUN University Students - November 20, 2014
The UNITED ARMENIAN COUNCIL OF LOS ANGELS, in collaboration with CSUN ARMENIAN STUDIES PROGRAM and the ARMENIAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION,
An evening with lawyer, writer and human rights activist, Fethiye Cetin, who represented the family of murdered Turkish-Armenian newspaper editor Hrant Dink at CSUN Oviatt Library, Jack & Florence Ferman Room.
The UNITED ARMENIAN COUNCIL OF LOS ANGELS, in collaboration with CSUN ARMENIAN STUDIES PROGRAM and the ARMENIAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION,
An evening with lawyer, writer and human rights activist, Fethiye Cetin, who represented the family of murdered Turkish-Armenian newspaper editor Hrant Dink at CSUN Oviatt Library, Jack & Florence Ferman Room.
Fethiye Cetin With Armenian Bar Association Members - November 19, 2014
UACLA special guest Fethiye Cetin,
with ARMENIAN BAR ASSOCIATION Executives, Edvin Erdi Minassian, Garo Ghazarian,
and Saro Kerkonian, visited, 1-Honorees Judges Fred Rothenberg and Patrick
Hegarty, 2-GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL Members Ara Najarian and Paula Devine, City
Clerk Ardashes Kassakhian, City Attorney Mike Garcia, and Senior Assistant City
Attorney Lucy Varpetian, 3-Glendale Police Department CHIEF ROBERT CASTRO and
the Command Staff, followed by a visit to the City's Jail Facilities,
4-Southwestern Law School hosted by Vice Dean Gharakhanian . Great interaction
and conversation with law students.
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Fethiye Cetin Visits Armenian Genocide Monument in Montebello - November 18, 2014
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Accompanied by UACLA Members Arus Kazarian, Carmen Libaridian, Dr. Ohannes Kulak Avedikyan, Very Reverend Father Muron Aznikian & ARS Montebello "Nayiri" Chapters Executive members, Fethiye Cetin Visits Armenian Genocide Monument in Montebello.
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Monday November 17, 2014
Accompanied by UACLA members Ohhanes Kulak Avedikyan, Carmen Libaridian & Arus Kazarian, Fethiye Cetin visited Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America and met with Archbishop Hovnan Derderian.
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Accompanied by UACLA members Arus Kazarian & Carmen Libaridian, Fethiye Cetin visited Armenian Relief Society of Western U.S.A. regional offices in Glendale.
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Accompanied by UACLA members, Fethiye Cetin visited AGBU Manoogian Demirjian School.
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Կազմակերպութեամբ Հայոց Ցեղասպանութեան Ոգեկոչման Լոս Անճելըսի Միացեալ Մարմինի, Շաբաթ, Նոյեմբեր 15ի երեկոյեան, տեղի ունեցաւ ընթրիք երեկոյ մը, ի պատիւ՝ իրաւաբան, գրող եւ մարդու իրաւունքներու պաշտպան Ֆեթհիյէ Չեթինի։ Երեկոյին ներկայ էին, գաղութի չորս յարարնուանութեանց, Հայ Յեղափոխական Դաշնակցութեան եւ Ռամկավար Ազատական Կուսակցութեան ներկայացուցիչները, գաղութի հայկական մամուլի եւ հեռատեսիլի կայաններու ներկայացուցիչներ, հայ մտաւորականներ եւ հիւրեր:
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Fethiye Cetin Visits the opening reception of Hamazkayin Art Exhibition 2014
Fathiye Cetin Visits Chamlian Armenian School - November 14, 2014
Accompanied by UACLA members Dr. Ohannes Kulak Avedikyan & JacquelineTomasian, Fethiye Cetin Visits Vahan & Anoush Chamlian Armenian School.
Accompanied by UACLA members Dr. Ohannes Kulak Avedikyan & JacquelineTomasian, Fethiye Cetin Visits Vahan & Anoush Chamlian Armenian School.
Fethiye Cetin Visits Western Prelacy - November 14, 2014
Accompanied by UACLA members Dr. Ohannes Kulak Avedikyan & Jacqueline Tomasian, Fethiye Cetin visited Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America.
Accompanied by UACLA members Dr. Ohannes Kulak Avedikyan & Jacqueline Tomasian, Fethiye Cetin visited Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America.
United Armenian Council Committee Members Welcomes Fethiye Cetin to Los Angeles 11-12-2014
Fethiye Cetin in Los Angeles: Turkish Lawyer, Writer and Human Rights Activist
Dinner Banquet: Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 8:00 pm
Public Lecture: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 7:30 pm
Student Gathering: Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 7:30 pm
Dinner Banquet: Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 8:00 pm
Public Lecture: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 7:30 pm
Student Gathering: Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 7:30 pm
PRESS RELEASE - October 17, 2014
Press Release In Armenian
Press Release Fethiya Cetin in Los Angeles
Press Release In Armenian
Press Release Fethiya Cetin in Los Angeles
Ararat-Eskijian Museum And The CSUN Armenian Studies Program To Host A Conference On Armenian Art And Culture In The Ottoman Empire Before 1915 - see flyer
Saturday, October 18, 2014 at the Sheen Chapel situated above the Museum at 15105 Mission Hills, CA.
For Further information, please contact Dr. Shemmassian at (818) 677-3456 or [email protected];
Maggie Mangassarian-Goschin at (818) 357-1606 (after September 19) or [email protected].
Saturday, October 18, 2014 at the Sheen Chapel situated above the Museum at 15105 Mission Hills, CA.
For Further information, please contact Dr. Shemmassian at (818) 677-3456 or [email protected];
Maggie Mangassarian-Goschin at (818) 357-1606 (after September 19) or [email protected].
Pope Francis will celebrate Mass for the Armenian Genocide Centennial in the Basilica of San Pedro on April 12, 2015
As announced by the Cardinal Archbishop of Buenos Aires Mario Poli during a mass in the Armenian Catholic Parish of Our Lady of Narek on Sunday 17th August.
"The Pope replied to the invitation from the Armenian Catholic Church a year ago through the Patriarch Nerses Bedros XIX to celebrate a mass for the recognition of the Genocide," stated the pastor of Narek, Pablo Hakimian, when asked by Prensa Armenia.
During the meeting with the Patriarch of Cilicia of the Armenians Nerses Bedros XIX Tarmouni in June last year, Francisco also received the daughter of a surviving family of the Armenian genocide, he heard her, took her hand and said: "It was the first genocide of the twentieth century." This gesture draw criticism from Turkey, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement considering that "the expressions of Pope Francis are absolutely unacceptable."
As announced by the Cardinal Archbishop of Buenos Aires Mario Poli during a mass in the Armenian Catholic Parish of Our Lady of Narek on Sunday 17th August.
"The Pope replied to the invitation from the Armenian Catholic Church a year ago through the Patriarch Nerses Bedros XIX to celebrate a mass for the recognition of the Genocide," stated the pastor of Narek, Pablo Hakimian, when asked by Prensa Armenia.
During the meeting with the Patriarch of Cilicia of the Armenians Nerses Bedros XIX Tarmouni in June last year, Francisco also received the daughter of a surviving family of the Armenian genocide, he heard her, took her hand and said: "It was the first genocide of the twentieth century." This gesture draw criticism from Turkey, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement considering that "the expressions of Pope Francis are absolutely unacceptable."
ISIS Destroys Armenian Genocide Memorial Church in Der Zor
DER ZOR, Syria (Armenian Weekly)—The Islamic State for Iraq and Syria–ISIS–forces destroyed the Armenian Genocide Memorial Church in Der Zor, news agencies in the Middle East reported.
The reports surfaced as Armenia was celebrating the 23rd anniversary of its independence on Sept. 21. Armenia’s Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian issued a statement condemning the destruction of the church, which housed the remains of victims of the Armenian Genocide, calling it a “horrible barbarity.”
DER ZOR, Syria (Armenian Weekly)—The Islamic State for Iraq and Syria–ISIS–forces destroyed the Armenian Genocide Memorial Church in Der Zor, news agencies in the Middle East reported.
The reports surfaced as Armenia was celebrating the 23rd anniversary of its independence on Sept. 21. Armenia’s Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian issued a statement condemning the destruction of the church, which housed the remains of victims of the Armenian Genocide, calling it a “horrible barbarity.”
Glendale Community College Unanimously Passes Armenian Genocide Education Resolution
Glendale Community College Board of Trustees Challenges Neighboring College Districts to Do the Same
On Tuesday, September 9, 2014, the Glendale Community College Board of Trustees, following the lead of LACCD Board of Trustees, adopted a resolution designating the month of April 2015 as “Glendale Community College Month of Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide of 1915” reported the Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region.
Glendale Community College Board of Trustees Challenges Neighboring College Districts to Do the Same
On Tuesday, September 9, 2014, the Glendale Community College Board of Trustees, following the lead of LACCD Board of Trustees, adopted a resolution designating the month of April 2015 as “Glendale Community College Month of Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide of 1915” reported the Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region.
Greek Parliament Adopts Measure Criminalizing Genocide Denial
ATHENS—The Parliament of Greece on Tuesday September 9, 2014 adopted a bill that criminalizes the denial of the Armenian Genocide and other crimes against humanity.
Greece becomes the third European country after Switzerland and Slovakia to adopt such a measure.
The vote passed by 54 to 42 with three abstentions.
ATHENS—The Parliament of Greece on Tuesday September 9, 2014 adopted a bill that criminalizes the denial of the Armenian Genocide and other crimes against humanity.
Greece becomes the third European country after Switzerland and Slovakia to adopt such a measure.
The vote passed by 54 to 42 with three abstentions.
LA Community Colleges Board Prepares for Genocide Education on Campuses
LOS ANGELES - August 21, 2014 - During a special meeting on Wednesday, the Los Angeles Community Colleges District Board of Trustees adopted a resolution designating the month of April 2015 as “Los Angeles Community College District Month of Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide of 1915” reported the Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region.
The very strongly worded resolution also incorporates Armenian Genocide education and awareness as part of the district’s teachings and campus activities, and calls on the United States President to work toward equitable, constructive, stable, and durable Armenian.
LOS ANGELES - August 21, 2014 - During a special meeting on Wednesday, the Los Angeles Community Colleges District Board of Trustees adopted a resolution designating the month of April 2015 as “Los Angeles Community College District Month of Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide of 1915” reported the Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region.
The very strongly worded resolution also incorporates Armenian Genocide education and awareness as part of the district’s teachings and campus activities, and calls on the United States President to work toward equitable, constructive, stable, and durable Armenian.
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Free Community Concert in Glendale
Tuesday August 5, 2014 - 7:30 pm ALEX THEATRE 216 N. Brand Blvd. Glendale CA |
Armenian Woman During The Armenian Genocide
Sunday June 7, 2014 - 10:00am - 2:00pm Armenian Society of Los Angeles |
Turkish Americans Announce ‘Master Plan’ for Genocide Centennial
July 7, 2014
WASHINGTON—The largest Turkish lobbying group in the United States has prepared a plan to counter efforts by Armenian-Americans on the centennial of the Armenian Genocide, Hurriyet Daily News reports.
July 7, 2014
WASHINGTON—The largest Turkish lobbying group in the United States has prepared a plan to counter efforts by Armenian-Americans on the centennial of the Armenian Genocide, Hurriyet Daily News reports.
Turkey Must Recognize Genocide, French President Says in Yerevan
May 13, 2014 - YEREVAN —“Turkey must recognize the Armenian Genocide,” French President Francoise Hollande said at a joint press conference with Armenian President Serzh Sarkisian on Tuesday in Yerevan.
May 13, 2014 - YEREVAN —“Turkey must recognize the Armenian Genocide,” French President Francoise Hollande said at a joint press conference with Armenian President Serzh Sarkisian on Tuesday in Yerevan.
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99th Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide Montebello CA
4-24-2014 99th Commemoration photo gallery
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French President Hollande Arrives in Armenia & Visits Dzidzernagapert May 12, 2014 YEREVAN (Armenpress)—French President Francois Hollande arrived in Armenia on Monday for a two-day visit to the country as part of a visit to the wider South Caucasus region. Erdogan Offers Condolences to Armenian Genocide Victims' Descendants
Published on Apr 23, 2014 Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday offered condolences to the descendants of victims of the mass killing of Armenians by Ottoman troops during World War I.
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U.S. State Department “Deeply Troubled” by Attacks Against Armenians in Kessab, Syria March 31, 2014
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United Armenian Council Plans for April 24, 2014
March 20, 2014 LOS ANGELES—The Armenian community of Greater Los Angeles will commemorate the 99th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide on Thursday, April 24, at the Armenian Genocide Monument at Bicknell Park, 910 Via San Clemente, Montebello, CA 90640. The event will start at 1 pm with the placement of wreaths at the Monument by participating organizations, followed by a religious service with the participation of representatives of all religious denominations of the Armenian community and a full program that includes remarks and messages from invited political dignitaries, concluding at 3 pm. |