On April 24, 2024, our organization will be closed in honor of Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, commemorating the lives lost during this tragic event. We stand in solidarity with the Armenian community as we remember and reflect on this solemn occasion.
From Armenian Genocide: Facts & Timeline – HISTORY
The Armenian genocide was the systematic killing and deportation of Armenians by the Turks of the Ottoman Empire. In 1915, during World War I, leaders of the Turkish government set in motion a plan to expel and massacre Armenians. By the early 1920s, when the genocide finally ended, between 600,000 and 1.5 million Armenians were dead, with many more forcibly removed from the country. Today, most historians call this event a genocide: a premeditated and systematic campaign to exterminate an entire people. In 2021, U.S. President Joe Bidenissued a declaration that the Ottoman Empire’s slaughter of Armenian civilians was genocide. However, the Turkish government still does not acknowledge the scope of these events.
From Wikipedia: Armenian genocide – Wikipedia
The Armenian genocide was the systematic destruction of the Armenian people and identity in the Ottoman Empire during World War I. Spearheaded by the ruling Committee of Union and Progress (CUP), it was implemented primarily through the mass murder of around one million Armenians during death marches to the Syrian Desert and the forced Islamization of others, primarily women and children.
The Armenian genocide was a horrific atrocity that claimed the lives of up to 1.5 million Armenians. On this solemn day of remembrance, we invite all those who want to ensure the Armenian genocide is never forgotten to become members of AESA.
AESA is dedicated to promoting Armenian culture, raising awareness about the genocide, and supporting the Armenian-American community. By joining AESA, you can help us:
The road to healing begins with remembrance. Take a stand against hatred and join AESA today. Together, we can ensure the Armenian genocide is embedded in our collective consciousness, honoring the memory of those lost and working to create a more just world. If you aren’t already, visit aesa.org to become a member.