100 YEARS ARMENIAN GENOCIDE 1915 - 2015

ARMENIAN GENOCIDE CENTENARY COMMEMORATION COMMITTEE

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For immediate release: 07 May 2013
Armenian Genocide Centenary Commemoration Committee
The Armenian Genocide Centenary Commemoration Committee was formed in May 2012, in the presence of civic dignitaries and representatives of over 25 community-based organisations, in line with other Armenian Diaspora communities world-wide. Its mission is summarised as follows:
To duly commemorate the centenary of the Armenian Genocide across the UK in order to educate and raise public awareness at all levels of society; to promote its recognition by our Government, and to catalyse debate about Genocide and the rights of the victims in order to contribute to the protection and safety of humanity.
The committee is represented by 15 members from all major organisations in the UK; in addition, four subcommittees have been invited to assist with specific responsibilities in the following areas: Political, Cultural, Media and Finance (Fundraising).
The Cultural Subcommittee includes representatives from the Armenian General Benevolent Union, Armenian Institute, Hamazkayin Cultural and Educational Society, Tekeyan Cultural Association and Nor Serount Cultural Association.
The diverse activities being planned for 2015 require a systematic approach and appropriate budget. The Committee is determined to cooperate with all sectors of the community and local authorities in order to maximise the success of the campaign to promote the Recognition of the Armenian Genocide by the Government in the UK.
It is imperative that such a campaign would require the support and cooperation of the community at large and its establishments. We are certain that through a united front, a collective effort, well targeted activities and proper coordination and communication, the AGCCC will go a long way towards fulfilling its mission.
Contacts:
Mr Raffi Sarkissian (Co-Chair) Tel. 07973725627 Mr Vartan Ouzounian (Co-Chair) Tel. 07940522606
Dr. Hratch Kouyoumjian (Hon. Secretary) Tel. 07756912711 Mr Viken Haldjian (Hon. Treasurer) Tel. 07970146280
Dr. Vasken Kassemdjian (Vice Chair) Tel. 07756912711
Address for Correspondence: AGCCC P.O. Box 72005, London NW6 9RT
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