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25.01.2022 This week, Australia marks NAIDOC Week, as our own indigenous Armenians of of the Republic of Artsakh are invaded by Azerbaijani-Turkish terrorist-fuelled forces. At tomorrow's Armenian National Committee of Australia Annual Gala, we will have the privilege of a Welcome to Country by a prominent member of our adopted nation's indigenous peoples. Always Was, Always Will Be.

25.01.2022 ARMENIAN-AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITY RAISES OVER $150,000 FOR ARMENIANS IN LEBANON Hats off to the Armenian-Australian community for digging deep to assist our brothers and sisters in Lebanon... "The Armenian-Australian communitys #BachigsForBeirut fundraiser has concluded, raising over AU$150,000 for the Armenian community of Lebanon, which has committed to rebuilding following the devastating port explosion on 4th August 2020.... The Facebook fundraiser raised $70,000, which was topped up by $48,000 in donations to the dedicated Armenian Relief Society of Australia bank account. In addition, the Kortian Family donated $35,000 to Beiruts United Armenian College and the Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church of Australia and New Zealand raised $18,000, bringing the total contribution from Armenian-Australians to over $171,000. This total is on top of $30,000 raised by the Armenian Relief Society of Australia in March 2020." Read full release at http://www.anc.org.au//Armenian-Australian-Community-Raise

24.01.2022 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... John Alexander MP Honoured With Freedom Award by the Armenian National Committee of Australia The Armenian National Committee of Australia's Annual Gala honoured Mr. John Alexander MP for his exemplary commitment to human rights issues of importance to the Armenian-Australian community at Doltone House Hyde Park, as the community raised over $200,000 for Armenian-Australian advocacy.... The Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC-AU) presented the 2020 ANC-AU Freedom Award, which is the organisation's highest honour, to the Federal Member for Bennelong for his unyielding dedication and advocacy promoting justice for the Armenian Genocide, peace and freedom for the Republic of Artsakh and all issues of importance to Armenian-Australians. "The ANC-AU’s Freedom Award is presented to individuals who place the betterment of the Armenian people at an utmost premium, represent their truth in public life and champion their plight for freedom justice," said ANC-AU Executive Director, Haig Kayserian. "Mr. Alexander is the personification of what the Freedom Award embodies." Mr. Alexander has been a long-standing advocate of the Armenian Genocide and a champion in defending the self-determination of indigenous Armenians in the Artsakh Republic. In May 2019, he became one of the inaugural members of the Australian Friends of Artsakh network and, in September 2019, he made history as the first Federal Australian parliamentarian to visit the Republic of Artsakh. Mr. Alexander’s visit earned him a place alongside many local and international political leaders on the persona non grata blacklist of Azerbaijan's dictator, Ilham Aliyev, which he recently referred to as "an honour". Past recipients of this distinguished award include NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian, U.S. Senator Robert Manendez, Film Director Terry George, German politician Cem Ozdemir, Australian Parliamentarian Joe Hockey, Armenian Studies pioneer Professor Richard Hovanissian, The Uniting Church in Australia, musician Serj Tankian and bestselling author Chris Bohjalian, among others. Mr. Alexander's acceptance speech can be viewed by clicking http://www.anc.org.au//John-Alexander-MP-Honoured-With-Fre.

24.01.2022 SBS Armenian 's Armine Narinyan interviews our Executive Director, Haig Kayserian in Armenian. LISTEN @ https://www.sbs.com.au//au/interview-with-haig-kayserian_3

24.01.2022 Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ancaustralia/ Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ANCaustralia Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/anc_au/

24.01.2022 REMINDER: Tonight from 7:00pm our guests will gather at the 2020 ANC-AU Annual Gala. At around 7:30pm, we will go live on this Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ancaustralia) for an evening dedicated to recommitting our community to #RecognizeArtsakh! See you there, or here. More about the Gala program at http://www.anc.org.au//Sold-Out-ANC-AU-Gala-to-Feature-Car

23.01.2022 LISTEN: ANC-AU Executive Director Covers Tavush, Artsakh, Turkish Spying and More on SBS Armenia Radio SBS (Special Broadcasting Corporation) Armenian Radios Executive Producer, Vahe Kateb and the Executive Director of the Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC-AU), Haig Kayserian discuss Australias response to the recent border provocations by Azerbaijan against Armenia, the growing Australian Friends of Artsakh network, community fundraisers for COVID in Armenia and the Beirut Blast, and more, including the Joint Justice Initiative of the Armenian-Australian, Assyrian-Australian and Greek-Australian communities. LISTEN BY CLICKING https://www.sbs.com.au//you-never-stop-being-involved-in-a

22.01.2022 Armenian National Committee of Australia 2020 Gala With seats to the Armenian National Committee of Australia's annual Gala limited due to COVID-19 restrictions, you can still join in on a night where we will renew with vigour our commitment to Artsakh and Armenian advocacy, by tuning in to a special Livestream of the ANC-AU Annual Gala at the Facebook page of the Armenian National Committee of Australia on Saturday 14th November 2020 around 7:30pm (Australian Eastern Daylig...ht Savings Time/AEDT). With all ticket proceeds going to the All-Armenia Fund's Artsakh Appeal, we invite you to donate here to assure the Armenian National Committee of Australia continues its grassroots representation of everything important to Armenian-Australians in the area of public affairs - something more important than ever. We welcome any donations using this link: https://www.anc.org.au/donate

22.01.2022 Today, we feature the word Senator, (). A senator is a member of the Australian Senate, elected to represent a state or territory. There are 76 senators, 12 from each state and two each from the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory. Through the Monday social media series, we share common Australian political vernacular and their corresponding terms in Armenian. ... #TarkMonday See more

22.01.2022 From Shushan Stepanyan, the Press Secretary of the Minister of Defence of Armenia. "URGENT: The Armed Forces of Azerbaijan have targeted one of the hospitals in Artsakh were civilians also receive medical treatment. This is a violation of humanitarian ceasefire and gross violation of international humanitarian law."

21.01.2022 Merci France! The French Senate has recognised the Republic of Artsakh with a comprehensive 305-1 vote. Our colleagues at the ANC of Europe (EAFJD - European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy) explain:... The French Senate recognized the Republic of Artsakh/Nagorno Karabakh The resolution condemns the military aggression of Azerbaijan against the people of Nagorno Karabakh, emphasizing that Azerbaijan has been supported by the Turkish authorities i.a. through with the involvement of jihadist mercenaries and calls for the immediate withdrawal of the Azerbaijani armed forces from the territories occupied after 27 September, 2020. The French Senators also call for providing massive humanitarian aid to the civilian population of Nagorno Karabakh call for conducting an international investigation into the war crimes committed by Azerbaijan in particular against the civilian population of Nagorno Karabakh including the use of weapons prohibited by the international law call for an appropriate and firm response to Turkey for its role in this conflict call for action from the French Government to do everything in its power to ensure that negotiations for a lasting resolution of the conflict resume under the auspices of the OSCE Minsk Group emphasize that the negotiations should address the restoration of the borders defined in 1994 as well as the security of the Armenian populations and the right of return of displaced persons and the preservation of Armenian cultural and religious heritage. The resolution underlines that the security and freedom of the Armenian populations of Artsakh are not guaranteed under the Azerbaijani control, which is i.a. attested in the reports of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance of the Council of Europe (ECRI) and of the UN Committee for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD). The Senate reminds of the Armenian massacres of Soumgaït, Kirovabad, in Baku and Maragha, systemically organized by the Azerbaijani authorities. The resolution of the French Senate also states that the Turkish military support provided to Azerbaijan is at the origin of the war unleashed on 27 September by Azerbaijan. It denounces the deployment of jihadist mercenary groups from Syria by Azerbaijan and Turkey. #RecognizeArtsakh

21.01.2022 REPORT! Armenian National Committee of Australia 2020 Gala Rejects One-Sided Ceasefire Agreement, Recommits to #RecognizeArtsakh The Armenian National Committee of Australia's Annual Gala honoured Mr. John Alexander MP, Dr. Hugh McDermott MP and Mr. James Robins at Doltone House Hyde Park, as the community raised over $210,000 for Armenian-Australian advocacy, with a concerted push to recognise Artsakh promised. The Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC-AU) donated an...Continue reading

21.01.2022 There are currently 151 members of the House of Representatives, each representing a geographic area in Australia referred to as their electorate. Members of Parliament are elected for three-year terms, and - when in Parliament - take part in debates and vote on proposed laws and public policy, representing the views of their constituents. At times when Parliament is not sitting, members work in their electorates, assisting locals by acting as their conduit to the legislative... and executive branches of government. Some Members of Parliament are assigned to Ministerial or Shadow Ministerial portfolios, which means they also need to manage those duties. Only elected parliamentarians (MPs and Senators) can be assigned to such Cabinet roles in Australia. Through the Monday social media series, we translate common Australian political terms into Armenian. #TarkMonday

21.01.2022 Love your work, Armenian Youth Federation of Australia (AYF Australia) and the students associations involved. Artsakh Awareness Week is an important part of our communitys grassroots advocacy calendar, and we are thankful our youth has ensured Covid would not become an excuse to stop the spread of the Artsakh gospel!

20.01.2022 Artsakh Awareness Week by the Armenian Youth Federation of Australia in full swing. These are pics of their letterboxing campaign in Sydney last night.

20.01.2022 If you are a member of the Armenians of Australia Facebook group, tune in this evening at 9:00pm to have a discussion with Haig and Sarine on the advocacy activities of the Armenian National Committee of Australia as Armenians are under attack.

19.01.2022 Australia, don’t turn a blind eye Syrian mercenaries confirm the truth Turkey and Azerbaijan continue to deny. As Azeri aggression extends to the 18th day, more testimonies flood from Syrian jihadists of whom blatantly confirm the truth - that Turkish-backed rebel groups in areas of northern Syria are without conspiracy, being deployed to Azerbaijan in coordination with Ankara.... As Armenia champions for peace, Turkish-backed Azerbaijan shamelessly funds terrorism. #StopAliyev #StopErdogan

19.01.2022 November 22nd has been dedicated as the day we commemorate the thousands of Armenian servicepeople, who gave their lives defending Artsakh's borders in an attempt to prevent Azerbaijan's invasion of the indigenous Armenian homeland. We honour your bravery and sacrifice. We mourn with your families, committing to look after them in your absence. Your loss will not be in vain. We recognise Artsakh's rights to self-determination. And we recommit to #RecognizeArtsakh, today and forever.

19.01.2022 AUSTRALIA - YOUR SILENCE IS DEATH-ENING! This week a school in Stepanakert, the capital of #Artsakh, was shelled by Azerbaijani forces. The empty halls and classrooms are littered with the immense destruction caused by the shelling. Azerbaijan must be held accountable for their grave war crimes and deliberate shelling of civilian sites. ... SPEAK UP! Against the attempted ethnic cleansing of the Armenians of Artsakh!

19.01.2022 BREAKING! Australian Political Leaders Congratulate 29th Independence Anniversary of Armenia The co-convenors of the Australia-Armenia Inter-Parliamentary Union (Friendship Group), Trent Zimmerman MP and Joel Fitzgibbon MP have congratulated their colleagues in Armenias equivalent friendship group on the occasion of 29th anniversary of the countrys independence, reported the Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC-AU). The Australia-Armenia Inter-Parliamentary Union l...ooks forward to working together with their Armenian counterparts "to strengthen the relationship" between their two countries, said the letter co-signed by Member for North Sydney Zimmerman and Member for Hunter Fitzgibbon, who is Australias former Defence Minister. The letter addressed to the Chair of the Armenian National Assemblys Armenia-Australia Friendship Group, Arman Boshyan MP reads: "We are writing to convey our best wishes to you and all members of the National Assembly on Armenian Independence Day 2020. It is 29 years since Armenians celebrated their emergence as a vibrant new nation following independence from the Soviet Union and the yoke of communism." "In the period since, Armenians have worked to create a vibrant democracy. The strength of that democratic sentiment among Armenians was obvious to the world during the Velvet Revolution. We admire the efforts of your government to create a modern democracy and economy." "COVID-19 means that this years celebrations will inevitably be different to previous years and we share your hopes that the world and our respective nations can emerge from the pandemic as soon as possible. You have our ongoing friendship and we look forward to working with you to strengthen the relationship between our two great nations in the years ahead." ANC-AU Executive Director Haig Kayserian thanked the co-convenors of the Australia-Armenia Inter-Parliamentary Union for their support. "Armenian-Australians are grateful for these warm words of congratulations to our nation of origin from Mr. Zimmerman and Mr. Fitzgibbon, and we look forward to continuing to facilitate the dialogue between the Australia-Armenia Inter-Parliamentary Union in Canberra and their Yerevan counterparts," said Kayserian. READ MORE AT http://www.anc.org.au//Australian-Political-Leaders-Congra

19.01.2022 BREAKING! Australian Senator Louise Pratt Joins Armenian, Assyrian and Greek Calls for Genocide Recognition Federal Senator Louise Pratt of Western Australia has joined Armenian-Australian, Assyrian-Australian and Greek-Australian calls for national recognition of the 1915 Genocide committed against their ancestors by the Ottoman Empire, by signing an Affirmation of Support backing the Joint Justice Initiative. Pratt has been a vociferous advocate on social issues since first... entering Federal Parliament in 2008, prior to which she spent eight years serving in the Western Australian State Parliament. "Senator Louise Pratt has long engaged with our communities on this issue, and we Armenian-Australians, Assyrian-Australians and Greek-Australians thank her for adding her voice to calls for Australian recognition of the Armenian, Assyrian and Greek Genocides," said Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC-AU) Executive Director, Haig Kayserian. "We believe it is time Australia joins righteous nations in standing for truth and justice on this issue, and are delighted to be joined in our advocacy by Senator Pratt." CLICK MORE AT http://www.anc.org.au//Australian-Senator-Louise-Pratt-Joi --- Armenian National Committee of Australia Assyrian Universal Alliance - Australian Chapter Australian Hellenic Council Federation of Pontian Associations of Australia

18.01.2022 REST IN PEACE Junior Sergeant in the Armenian army, Hovik Tamazyan was killed yesterday from gunshot and shrapnel wounds in the latest Azerbaijani ceasefire violation and provocations at the Armenia-Azerbaijan border. ... #StopAliyev #ArmeniaStrong #ArtsakhStrong

18.01.2022 Inaugural winner of The Voice Armenia in 2013 and finalist in The Voice Australia 2020, Ms Masha Mnjoyan graced the stage with a set dedicated to Artsakh, accompanied by Armenian-Australian classical guitarist Mr. Sako Dermenjian and keyboardist Mr. Matthew Thomson. She also performed a duet with up-and-coming talent, Mr. Charlie Tchetchenian, who recently featured at a concert with Michael Buble. Watch their set below!

18.01.2022 The Armenian-Australian community calls on the Morrison Government to accurately and unequivocally condemn Azerbaijan’s continued attacks on the indigenous Armenians of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) and the Republic of Armenia. Please SIGN and SHARE this petition, to ensure that our truth is accurately represented within the Australian political sphere! http://chng.it/SvDtFHxWKv... Scott Morrison (ScoMo) Marise Payne Anthony Albanese Penny Wong - Senator for SA Trent Zimmerman Joel Fitzgibbon MP

18.01.2022 Welcome to the family!

17.01.2022 #SoorjwithSarine - 9 months after their participation in the ANC-AU Youth Advocates Program, Nora-Rose Aroyan, Ari Simonian, Siranush Massih sit down with Sarine to reflect on their experiences, expectations and what they took away from the trip! To express your interest in the 2020 edition of ANC-AU Youth Advocates, click https://forms.gle/sgbQ3kv8PHywkwT99.

17.01.2022 LATEST! #EndYourSilence Social Media Campaign Sees Hundreds Call on Australia to #RecognizeArtsakh Hundreds of Australians have participated in the Armenian National Committee of Australia’s (ANC-AU) #EndYourSilence social media campaign, aimed at spreading awareness about Azerbaijan’s attacks on the Republic of Artsakh and to call out the Federal Government and national media for their "death-ening silence". On 27th September 2020, Azerbaijan backed by Turkey who deployed ...Islamist Jihadist terrorists and provided air support launched a wide-scale offensive along the entire Artsakh border. The subsequent 44 days saw debilitating attacks on Artsakh’s military and their civilian towns, made more devastating by Baku’s use of criminal weapons including white phosphorus and cluster munitions, strikes on churches, schools, hospitals, civilian homes. This has all led to Azerbaijan’s invasion of the indigenous Armenian nation, as Russia brokered a one-sided ceasefire agreement. During the attacks, the Australian media compromised truth for false equivalence of the roles played by the aggressors and their victims, while the Australian Government is yet to make a truthful statement that satisfies the Armenian-Australian community, who are calling on Canberra to recognise the Republic of Artsakh as #RecognizeArtsakh is the only lasting solution to the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. The #EndYourSilence social media campaign saw members of the Armenian-Australian community standing in solidarity with Armenia and Artsakh by taking photos with their hands covering their mouths, protesting the oil-billions and diplomatic threats that gagged Australia from their commitment to speak out for human rights. By sharing the campaign on social media platforms, along with the infographic of facts and instructions outlining the purpose of the campaign, it allowed for greater use of voices to reach as many people as possible. "Seeing the silence of the media and government was the main driver behind this campaign, said Selina Abram. We hoped to change the narrative, bypassing the media and taking our message straight to the Australian public through the use of social media. The pictures prompted countless conversations and helped us get the message out at a grassroots level. Raising money for the homeland was the cherry on top. Abram is a senior marketing professional with 14 years’ experience working across a variety of brands, verticals and within B2B and B2C environments. With a passion and focus on digital channels, her strategic thinking was a driving force behind the creation of the campaign. The ANC-AU will be donating $5 to the All Armenia Fund for every post or story that was shared using #EndYourSilence during the campaign, bringing their total contribution to the Artsakh Appeal to $40,000, which includes ticket revenue from their 2020 Gala. http://www.anc.org.au//-EndYourSilence-Social-Media-Campai

17.01.2022 Thank you Jason Falinski MP!

17.01.2022 On this Fathers Day, our thoughts are again with the dads of Armenias and Artsakhs children, who are serving on the borders to defend their peoples human right to self-determination, right to live on their indigenous homeland. , , , ... Happy Fathers Day to all!

16.01.2022 BREAKING! Warren Entsch MP Supports Joint Justice Initiative Call for Australian Recognition of Armenian, Assyrian and Greek Genocides Veteran Member of Parliament Warren Entsch MP has signed an affirmation of support backing the Joint Justice Initiative launched by the Armenian-Australian, Assyrian-Australian and Greek-Australian communities and their call for Federal Australian recognition of the Armenian, Assyrian and Greek Genocides committed by the Ottoman Empire fro...m 1915. Queenslander Entsch, who is the Federal Member for Leichhardt, served in the Royal Australian Air Force before a career in farming, real estate and crocodile catching prior to entering politics in 1996. During his distinguished career in Canberra, Entsch has served as the Chief Opposition Whip in the House of Representatives (2010 to 2013) and as Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministers of Industry, Science and Resources (19982001) and Industry, Tourism and Resources (2001-2006). Entsch has long been an advocate for minority rights, and after attending the launch of the Joint Justice Initiative, was compelled to join in advancing the collective Cause of Armenian-Australians, Assyrian-Australians and Greek-Australians. "It is important to our communities that we have broad-based support from across the Parliament in advancing our collective calls for Australian recognition of the Armenian, Assyrian and Greek Genocides, and this context makes the support of a prominent Queensland MP in Mr. Warren Entsch so satisfying," said Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC-AU) Executive Director, Haig Kayserian. "We thank Mr. Entsch and look forward to working with him and his growing list of colleagues to achieving our goal in the name of justice and human rights." READ MORE AT http://www.anc.org.au//Warren-Entsch-MP-Supports-Joint-Jus --- Armenian National Committee of Australia Assyrian Universal Alliance - Australian Chapter Australian Hellenic Council Federation of Pontian Associations of Australia

16.01.2022 Thank you Senator Kristina Keneally!

15.01.2022 Our latest Briefing sent to Australian politicians, media, academics, community, and thought leaders, detailing the latest developments regarding Azerbaijan starting the process of erasing Armenian heritage in Artsakh. To keep your friends updated, please share the following link: https://mailchi.mp//latest-azerbaijan-begins-erasing-armen

15.01.2022 Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has delivered an address to all Armenians, in Armenia, Artsakh and the Diaspora, updating us of the situation on the ground from Azerbaijan's Turkey-backed attacks on the Republics of Armenia and Artsakh. English Summary below, courtesy of EVN Report: In the process of negotiations over the Karabakh issue, step by step Azerbaijan reached a point where it insisted that the Armenians of Karabakh should renounce their rights. Their demand...Continue reading

14.01.2022 Our latest SPECIAL BRIEFING details the historic vote by France's Senate recognising the independence of the Republic of Artsakh. It has been sent to Australian politicians, media, academic, community, faith and thought leaders. Share the following link with your network to keep them updated on the latest:... https://mailchi.mp//special-briefingfrench-senate-adopts-r

14.01.2022 DISMISS MEHRIBAN! A petition is asking UNESCO to remove Azerbaijan' First Lady and Vice-President (this is not made up), Mehriban Aliyeva from their list of Goodwill Ambassadors. Recently, in the midst of Azerbaijan's Turkey-backed, and terrorist fuelled, attacks on Armenians of Artsakh, the wife of Dictator Aliyev said:... "I have said many times that, despite all the statements, there are military solutions to this conflict - the Armenian-Azerbaijani Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, and today we are proving it on the battlefield. Nearly 30 years of meaningless negotiations did not bring us to any conclusion." TO SIGN A PETITION SUPPORTING HER DISMISSAL AS UNESCO GOODWILL AMBASSADOR, CLICK https://www.change.org/p/unesco-dismiss-mrs-mehriban-aliyev

13.01.2022 Thank you Tim Wilson - Federal Liberal Member for Goldstein!

12.01.2022 Today marks the 29th anniversary of the Republic of Armenia's second Independence. In Australia , the Republic debate consists of those who argue for and against breaking away from the Commonwealth and forming a State independent of the British monarchy. In 1999, a referendum was held to settle the debate, with Malcolm Turnbull and Tony Abbott - both later Prime Ministers of Australia - prominent in the Yes and No movements, respectively. Australia voted "no" to a Repub...lic on that occasion, however the debate continues. Through the Monday social media series, we translate common Australian political vernacular into Armenian. #TarkMonday

12.01.2022 The 2020 cohort of the ANC-AU Youth Advocates meeting the team at leading Canberra think tank, The Australia Institute, talking about the policy formation process and career paths in such important institutions for the politically motivated young person. They talked climate change, corruption, international affairs, including what is currently ongoing with the Azerbaijani-Turkish occupation of the Republic of Artsakh. The 2020 ANC-AU Youth Advocates have been in Canberra for two days, advocating for Australia to #RecognizeArtsakh as part of their advocacy training for the Armenian Cause.

12.01.2022 Today marks the 29th anniversary of the Republic of Armenias second Independence. In Australia , the Republic debate consists of those who argue for and against breaking away from the Commonwealth and forming a State independent of the British monarchy. In 1999, a referendum was held to settle the debate, with Malcolm Turnbull and Tony Abbott - both later Prime Ministers of Australia - prominent in the Yes and No movements, respectively. Australia voted "no" to a Repub...lic on that occasion, however the debate continues. Through the Monday social media series, we translate common Australian political vernacular into Armenian. #TarkMonday

11.01.2022 We thank the Armenian Youth Federation of Australia (AYF-AU / AYF Australia) and their Pan-Armenian Armenian Youth Activists for taking our community's grievances at media misreporting to Networks 9 and 10. We also thank the MASA - Macquarie Armenian Students' Association for leading a demonstration at Macquarie University. These Covid-safe protests, which have seen Armenian-Australians delivering truth to power across Sydney, Perth and Canberra, are important in spreading awareness and we encourage all to sign up to the Armenian Youth Activists and take part. Form for sign up is at https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSefnXHz1s2Dnf1ppc/viewform

11.01.2022 This time last year, Chair of the Australian House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics, Mr Tim Wilson - Federal Liberal Member for Goldstein met with the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia, His Excellency Zohrab Mnatsakanyan. They committed to promoting greater collaboration between Armenia and Australia. #AUSSIESINARMENIA #ONEYEARON... -- Areg Hovhannissyan / / Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia

11.01.2022 MARCH FOR ARMENIANS IN SYDNEY CBD! Saturday, 24/10/20, 2pm. Let's call on Australia to end their silence as Azerbaijan and Turkey attacks indigenous Armenians of the Republics of Artsakh and Armenia!... SPREAD the word and show your support. Pre-registration required at https://forms.gle/nhETprztsAqD8U87A #ArtsakhStrong #StopAliyev #StopErdogan #RecognizeArtsakh #StopAzerbaijaniAggression #EndYourSilence

10.01.2022 SAVE THE DATE: Armenian National Committee of Australia Annual Gala on 14 November 2020 The Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC-AU) has announced that its 2020 Annual Gala will be held on Saturday, 14th November 2020 at the Hilton Sydney. "This event is an opportunity for attendees to reflect and celebrate the Armenian-Australian communitys collective public affairs achievements over the past year," said ANC-AU Executive Director, Haig Kayserian. "It is also an occ...asion for our community to show appreciation for the efforts of prominent people promoting Armenian issues in Australian public life." This celebratory evening will host honourees from Australian public life and will involve an array of entertainment acts. The distinguished Armenian National Committee Freedom Award will be presented with past recipients from around the world including NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian, U.S. Senator Robert Manendez, Film Director Terry George, German politician Cem Ozdemir, Australian Parliamentarian Joe Hockey, Armenian Studies pioneer Professor Richard Hovanissian, The Uniting Church in Australia, musician Serj Tankian and bestselling author Chris Bohjalian, among others. ANC-AU will also reveal the 2020 recipient of the prestigious ANC-AU Armenian-Australian Communitys Friend of the Year award. Past recipients of this honour include Joe Hockey, Joel Fitzgibbon, Tim Wilson, Trent Zimmerman, Bob Carr, John Alexander, Gladys Berejiklian, Phillip Adams, Jonathan ODea, Walt Secord, Paul Fletcher, Michael Atkinson and the late Professor Colin Tatz, among others. Last year, the ANC-AU introduced the Ben Bagdikian Media Award - recognising those in media who have had the greatest impact raising awareness concerning matters important to Armenian-Australians. Awarded to Alan Jones in 2019, who was Australias highest-rating radio broadcaster, this event will reveal the 2020 recipient. This will be a COVID-19 safe event. The Hilton Sydney has therefore limited attendance and seating. To secure your spot, contact one of the committee members on the flyer or purchase your tickets online at: https://www.trybooking.com/BKEXD. More at http://www.anc.org.au//SAVE-THE-DATE--Armenian-National-Co

10.01.2022 Happy 50th birthday to former National Board member of the Armenian National Committee of Australia and the Premier of Australias most populous state of New South Wales, the Hon. Gladys Berejiklian MP.

10.01.2022 Thank you Joel Fitzgibbon MP!

09.01.2022 On this day last year, the first Federal-led Australian delegation to Armenia visited the Tsitsernakaberd Armenian Genocide Memorial and Museum. The delegation had the opportunity to lay wreaths at the eternal flame, in memory of the 1.5 million Armenians who lost their lives during the Genocide. They also planted a tree in their memory and in the memory of the Australians who contributed to aiding their Armenian, Assyrian and Greek brothers and sisters.... On this day, they also visited the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and the His Holiness Karekin II. This video highlights package was put together by talented Armenian Youth Federation of Australia member and videographer, Minas Sajonian. #AUSSIESINARMENIA #ONEYEARON

09.01.2022 Thank you Dr. Hugh McDermott MP: State Member for Prospect!

08.01.2022 In about an hour, we will be celebrating the 29th anniversary of heroic Artsakhs historic independence with AYF Australia and a bunch of superstar singers. See event details below for your local times and join us!

08.01.2022 SAVE THE DATE: #ArtsakhStrong Telethon - Sunday 25th October 2020

08.01.2022 In about an hour, we will be celebrating the 29th anniversary of heroic Artsakh's historic independence with AYF Australia and a bunch of superstar singers. See event details below for your local times and join us!

07.01.2022 BREAKING! Armenian National Committee of Australia Unveils New Melbourne Branch The Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC-AU) has formally relaunched its Melbourne Branch (Armenian National Committee of Australia - Melbourne), which has already begun serving the local public affairs priorities of the state's Armenian-Australian community through a baptism highlighted by the attacks and invasion of the Republic of Artsakh. Asbed Boymoushakian, who is a long-time commun...ity activist and former participant in the ANC-AU Youth Advocates program, will Chair the ANC-AU - Melbourne Branch. He is an information technology professional. Joining Boymoushakian is Janine Gulbenkian, Andre Vartan-Boghossian and Chris Kaplandjian, with Hovig Melkonian in the role of the ANC-AU National Board's liaison to the Melbourne branch. Gulbenkian is a law graduate currently employed as a senior consultant at one of Australia's major practices, Vartan-Boghossian is a graduate architect with a Masters of Architecture (UTS), while Kaplandjian is currently completing his Bachelors in Business (Marketing Major) at Swinburne University of Technology. Melkonian has recently completed his MBA at the Monash Business School, he is a former Federal Candidate for the federal electorate of Casey and is currently employed as a Senior Organiser at the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association. ANC-AU Executive Director Haig Kayserian congratulated the new ANC-AU - Melbourne team. "The Armenian National Committee of Australia National Board is very pleased to formally announce the ANC-AU - Melbourne Branch, which has been hard at work for several months, including providing exemplary leadership during the recent attacks on Artsakh," said Kayserian. "This very capable team of young professionals have led community efforts at raising awareness and funds despite the very serious Victorian lockdown, and we look forward to their representation of our community's interests at local and state government level, like with all our branches across the country." ANC-AU - Melbourne Chair, Asbed Boymoushakian added: "We have a great team and are looking forward to doing all we can, as a community, to ensure security and recognition for the Republic of Artsakh in particular considering the current predicament of our brothers and sisters in the motherland." The Armenian National Committee of Australia, which is headquartered in Sydney's north, has branches in Western Sydney NSW, Canberra ACT, Perth WA and Melbourne VIC. http://www.anc.org.au//Armenian-National-Committee-of-Aust

07.01.2022 This morning, our thoughts are with the Armenian community of San Francisco after their community centre - adjacent to the St Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church - was set ablaze by suspected arsonists. The centre houses the local Armenian National Committee chapter, who have recently had to deal with Armenophobic crimes targeting their community. In July, San Franciscos Krouzian-Zekarian Vasbouragan Armenian School and adjacent community centre were vandalised with anti-Armen...ian, pro-Azerbaijani graffiti. We stand in solidarity with our colleagues at the ANCA and their chapters.

07.01.2022 Happy 29 Years of Independence, Armenia jan! This photograph was captured on the streets of Yerevan during celebrations after Armenia escaped the shackles of the Soviet Union and declared her Independence on September 21, 1991. The Armenian nation was always going to survive 70 years of communist authoritarianism and, in 1991, Yerevan was able to celebrate the return of their free Republic, initially achieved through blood, sweat and tears on May 28, 1918.... The Armenian nation has survived more trials and tribulations than most over thousands of years of rich global contribution, with significant battles against her existence including the Armenian Genocide of 1915 and, more recently, the attacks by Azerbaijan on the twin Armenian Republics of Armenia and Artsakh. In 2018, Armenians found their voices on the streets of Yerevan to reject corruption, while today they are fighting back from a devastating breakout of Covid-19 and continuing Azerbaijani aggression. Whatever your battles, you will survive. Together with Artsakh and your Diaspora, we always survive. And we will work hand-in-glove until we thrive. #

06.01.2022 VIDEO: Jon Dee of RockAid Armenia at the ANC-AU 2020 Gala Australian broadcaster Jon Dee's connection with Armenia began at a time of tragedy. Following the devastating earthquake of 1988, he produced a concert called RockAid Armenia, gathering bands like Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin to participate to raise funds for the victims.... Jon Dee was a guest at the Armenian National Committee of Australia's 2020 Gala, which was held amidst another tragedy - this time the Armenian people were reeling from Azerbaijan's Turkey-backed attacks and subsequent invasion of the Republic of Artsakh. These were his remarks. Thank you Jon Dee! More on the Gala can be read at http://www.anc.org.au//Armenian-National-Committee-of-Aust

06.01.2022 SBS TV being given a dose of truth about Azerbaijan's Turkey-backed attacks against Artsakh and Armenia, at the offices of the Armenian National Committee of Australia. #ArtsakhStrong #RecognizeArtsakh #StopAliyev #StopErdogan #StopAzerbaijaniAggression

06.01.2022 On the morning of October 15, 2020, video footage from the village of Hadrut in Nagorno-Karabakh emerged of Azeri soldiers capturing and later executing two Armenian soldiers. Mistreatment and murder of prisoners of war are prohibited under the Third Geneva Convention and is considered a war crime. The evidence came in the form of two videos, one depicting the capture of two men in Armenian uniforms (one being an elderly man) in the northern outskirts of Hadrut. The other vid...eo showed Azeri soldiers executing the same two men, bound and draped in the Armenian and self-declared Republic of Artsakh flags, in a square in southern Hadrut. We condemn these acts of grave violations of human rights. #StopAzerbaijaniAggression #Actsagainsthumanity

06.01.2022 At a recent event with our Partners, Hagop Kortian Scholarship recipient Siranush Massih, performed an Armenian classic, Makhmour Akhchig, accompanied by office administrator, Hrant Boujikian.

06.01.2022 Thank you John Alexander!!

06.01.2022 At our #RecognizeArtsakh drive with the ANC-AU Youth Advocates at Parliament House in Canberra.

06.01.2022 Welcome to #FRIENDSFRIDAYS, which is our social media series introducing everyone to the Australian Friends of Artsakh network of prominent Australians who support the right to self-determination of the Republic of Artsakh. Today, we feature BISHOP ANTOINE CHARBEL TARABAY, who is currently serving as the Maronite Eparch of Australia, having been ordained by Pope Francis on the 17th of April 2013. Bishop Taraby in the past has served in several key roles including Principal a...Continue reading

05.01.2022 The Chair of the National Board of the Armenian National Committee of Australia, Mr. Khajaque Kortian, who is a lawyer by profession, had the opportunity to address the Armenian Youth Federation of Australia about the Republic of Artsakh and its place within international law. Any opportunity to exchange knowledge on the truth and legality surrounding Artsakhs independence is a vital one that our team always takes up! Thank you for your interest, AYF-AU!

05.01.2022 BREAKING! Sold Out ANC-AU Gala to Feature Caroline Cox and Honour Australians Who Honour Artsakh, Livestream Available The Armenian National Committee of Australia's (ANC-AU) Annual Gala has been sold out for over a week, and the 300 attendees at Doltone House Hyde Park and those watching on a special Facebook Livestream will witness the Armenian-Australian community honour Mr. John Alexander MP, Dr. Hugh McDermott MP and Mr. James Robins. With the Republic of Artsakh recentl...Continue reading

05.01.2022 AUSTRALIA - YOUR SILENCE IS DEATH-ENING! SPEAK UP! Against the attempted ethnic cleansing of the Armenians of Artsakh! Amnesty International’s Crisis Response experts were able identify the use of Israeli-made M095 DPICM cluster munitions fired by Azerbaijani forces into residential areas of the Republic of Artsakh's capital, Stepanakert. ... The use of cluster bombs in any circumstances is banned under international humanitarian law, so their use to attack civilian areas is particularly dangerous and will only lead to further deaths and injuries, said Denis Krivosheev, Amnesty International’s acting Head of Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

04.01.2022 Happy Independence Day Armenia! One year ago today, Tim Wilson - Federal Liberal Member for Goldstein and Hugh McDermott MP: State Member for Prospect, from the first Federal-led Australian delegation to Armenia, celebrated with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan / ,, President Armen Sarkissian, the President of Artsakh and many other distinguished guests! #AUSSIESINARMENIA #ONEYEARON

04.01.2022 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Creator of Armenian Genocide Podcast, James Robins Honoured with ANC-AU Ben Bagdikian Media Award The Armenian National Committee of Australia's (ANC-AU) Annual Gala honoured Mr. James Robins with the organisation's Ben Bagdikian Media Award recognising those in media who have had the greatest impact raising awareness concerning matters important to Armenian-Australians.... Mr. Robins is a British/New Zealand award-winning journalist and historian, the producer and host of "The Great Crime", a podcast about the Armenian Genocide and author of When We Dead Awaken: Australia, New Zealand, and the Armenian Genocide. This award is for Mr. Robins' work on The Great Crime podcast, where as the writer and presented, he took an in-depth look at plight of the Armenian people during the dying days of the Ottoman Empire, when they committed the Genocide beginning 24th April 1915. "The Great Crime was created to bring the latest and most up to date knowledge of the Armenian Genocide to the public in an accessible and engaging way, so ordinatry people can grasp the tragic shape of this history, said New Zealand resident Mr. Robins via video message from his current base in London. This award was being handed out for the second time after broadcaster Mr. Alan Jones became the original recipient in 2019, and is named after Armenian Genocide survivor Mr. Ben Bagdikian, who was featured in Steven Spielberg’s film The Post (2017), recounting his time as assistant managing editor of The Washington Post where excerpts of the Pentagon Papers were published, exposing classified material regarding US involvement in the military campaign in Vietnam despite strong opposition from the Nixon administration. Mr. Robins added: "The series is tough to listen to, but this is deliberate ... I tried not to spare any horrors as that would be deceitful ... it would go against all the principles Ben Bagdikian lived by. It is a joy to receive an award in his name, someone who I knew of even before I began to study the genocide. His example and his legacy is a model to journalists everywhere. He was a man who had a sense of justice hardcoded into every fibre of his being, who sought to do battle with injustice wherever he found it." ANC-AU Executive Director Haig Kayserian congratulated Robins as a pioneer of bringing the story of the Armenian Genocide to new media. "Mr. James Robins’ podcast is a pioneering use of new media to promote the awareness of the Armenian Genocide as one of the most heinous crimes against humanity, making the information engaging and digestible for a new audience," said Kayserian. Mr. Robins' acceptance speech and links to his podcast and book can be viewed by clicking http://www.anc.org.au//Creator-of-Armenian-Genocide-Podcas

04.01.2022 SAVE THE DATE! The Armenian National Committee of Australia will be holding our Annual Gala on the 14th of November 2020. This years event will be held at the Hilton Sydney, for what is expected to be a sensational night of nights.... The event will host honourees from Australian public life, and the nights program will involve entertainment acts and the celebration of the pioneering efforts of our Armenian community within public affairs. This will be a COVID-19 safe event. The Hilton Sydney has therefore limited attendance and seating, so get in quick! To secure your spot, contact one of the committee members below or purchase your tickets online at: https://www.trybooking.com/BKEXD.

04.01.2022 This morning, the Armenian National Committee of Australia was present at an intimate ceremony presided over by City of Ryde Council Mayor Jerome Laxale - Labor, where Councillors and guests raised the Lebanese flag in honour of the victims of the #BeirutBlast. This ceremony was part of the motion moved by Councillor Sarkis Yedelian, which also donated $2,500 to the Armenian-Australian communitys #BachigForBeirut appeal for the Armenian community of Lebanon. This was part of a larger $10,000 donation from the City of Ryde to those impacted by the devastating explosion. Janet Michaelian from the Armenian-Australian fundraisers committee thanked Ryde City for their generosity.

04.01.2022 REMINDER: ANC-AU Hagop Kortian Scholarship Applications Close On 30 November 2020 Applications for the Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC-AU) Internship Program's 2020 Hagop Kortian Scholarship close on 30th November. The Hagop Kortian Scholarship is part of the broader ANC-AU Internship Program, designed to provide internship opportunities for young Armenian-Australians at the office of the peak public affairs body of the Armenian-Australian community, as well as ...in the offices of Members of Parliament, Senators, government departments, think-tanks and media centres in Canberra and within state capitals across the country. "We are inviting applicants interested in the ANC-AU Internship Program’s 2020 Hagop Kortian Scholarship, which will assist with costs of applicants as they find unpaid and/or paid positions in the offices of Members of Parliament, Senators, government departments, think-tanks and media centres in Canberra and within state capitals across the country, said ANC-AU Executive Director, Haig Kayserian. "As always, we have conditional commitments from Federal Members of Parliament and Senators willing to consider our interns for experience at their electorate offices and their parliamentary offices in Canberra. Successful applicants to the Hagop Kortian Scholarship will have their expenses covered while they gain this critical work experience." Candidates for the ANC-AU Internship Program’s Hagop Kortian Scholarship should email their applications no later than 30 November 2020 to [email protected] including: 1) a current Curriculum Vitae (CV) with full contact details. 2) a personal statement, no longer than 1000 words, that answers the following question: What do you hope to learn during your proposed internship with a Federal politician, and how will you use your acquired skills and ideas to further Hai Tad (the Armenian Cause) in your own community or campus? 3) at least one letter of recommendation from an individual, not related to you, with knowledge of your abilities and qualifications. The ANC-AU Internship Program's Hagop Kortian Scholarship was established in 2018 and is a long-term commitment from the family, and in memory, of one of the founding forces of Hai Tad in Australia and founding member of ANC-AU. The annual Scholarship totalling $10,000 is funded by the proceeds of the Hagop and Makrouhy Kortian Endowment Fund established in their honour by their sons and their families. Part of the Hagop Kortian Scholarship has funded the 2018, 2019 and 2020 ANC-AU Youth Advocates Programs in Canberra. READ AT http://www.anc.org.au//REMINDER--ANC-AU-Hagop-Kortian-Scho

04.01.2022 BREAKING! Former Australian Defence Minister Joel Fitzgibbon Joins Armenian, Assyrian, Greek Calls for Genocide Recognition Australias former Defence Minister and current Shadow Minister for Agriculture & Resources, Joel Fitzgibbon MP has reaffirmed his longstanding backing for national recognition of the Armenian, Assyrian and Greek Genocides by signing an affirmation of support for the Joint Justice Initiative of the Armenian-Australian, Assyrian-Australian and Greek-Austr...alian communities. Fitzgibbon has long been a committed and vocal supporter on this cause, and has spoken on this matter in Parliament, including seconding a historic 2018 motion in Australias House of Representatives recognising Australias first major international humanitarian relief effort, which was in aid of orphans and survivors of the Armenian Genocide. During the debate on that motion, the Federal Member for Hunter said: "I have come to the conclusion our community of nation spends too much time playing word games, arguing about whether what the Armenian people suffered in 1915 was or was not genocide. The Armenian genocide and seven decades of Soviet rule would be enough to break the spirit of any culture or community, but Armenians are resilient and tough." Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC-AU) Executive Director, Haig Kayserian said: "As the current co-convener of the Australia-Armenia Inter-Parliamentary Union (Friendship Group), Mr. Joel Fitzgibbon has consistently demonstrated his ongoing support for Federal Australian recognition of the 1915 Genocide." "Armenian-Australians, Assyrian-Australians and Greek-Australians are grateful for Mr. Fitzgibbon and his growing list of colleagues urging Australia joins the correct side of history on this important issue of human rights." MORE AT http://www.anc.org.au//Former-Australian-Defence-Minister- -- Armenian National Committee of Australia Assyrian Universal Alliance - Australian Chapter Australian Hellenic Council Federation of Pontian Associations of Australia

03.01.2022 Thank you Trent Zimmerman, Joel Fitzgibbon MP and the Federal Australia-Armenia Inter-Parliamentary Union!

03.01.2022 Twitter in Australia Trends #StopAliyev Campaign by the Armenian Youth Federation of Australia The Armenian Youth Federation of Australia (AYF-AU / AYF Australia) ran a social media campaign inviting posts on Twitter which expose the war-mongering Azerbaijani regime of Ilham Aliyev, asking for posts carrying the hashtag #StopAliyev, and it trended as number one on the national feed of the hugely popular website... "To trend number one during a business day means countless peo...ple who are active on the Twitter in Australia, including many influencers like politicians and journalists, would have seen the #StopAliyev hashtag and become better acquainted with the aggression of the regime led by Azerbaijan's dictator and of the rights of the Armenians Baku consistently attacks," said ANC-AU Executive Director, Haig Kayserian. "AYF-AU needs to be congratulated for their innovative use of technology during this COVID-19 edition of Artsakh Awareness Week, as they managed to counter the petro-millions Azerbaijan spends on misinformation through the grassroots efforts of our community's volunteers." More on AYF-AU's Artsakh Awareness Week on Armenia Media - Armenian News from Australia at http://www.armenia.com.au//Twitter-in-Australia-Trends--St

03.01.2022 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Hugh McDermott MP Awarded Friend of the Year by Armenian-Australian Community The Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC-AU) presented the Armenian Community's Friend of the Year Award to New South Wales Member for Prospect, Dr. Hugh McDermott MP for his ongoing promotion of issues of importance to Armenian-Australians.... In October 2020, Dr. McDermott championed a successful motion in the largest legislative chamber of Australia's largest state, the NSW Legislative Assembly, condemning Azerbaijan's provocative attacks against Armenia's border and calling on the Federal Government of Australia to join it in recognising the Republic of Artsakh. The high-profile member of the NSW Armenia-Australia Parliamentary Friendship Group was an inaugural member of the Australian Friends of Artsakh network and a Baku-blacklisted visitor to Artsakh as part of the first Federal-led delegation in 2019. Dr. McDermott is a steadfast supporter of the Armenian-Australian community, who values the preservation of the rights to self-determination of the people of the Republic of Artsakh as a priority, as typified in his acceptance speech which articulated "Artsakh is Armenian, it has been Armenian since time began". ANC-AU Executive Director Haig Kayserian thanked McDermott for his friendship to the Armenian-Australian community. Dr. McDermott is an honorary Armenian who fights the good fight in the name of human rights and justice because he believes in the truth and what is right," said ANC-AU Executive Director, Haig Kayserian. Dr. McDermott's acceptance speech can be viewed by clicking http://www.anc.org.au//Hugh-McDermott-MP-Awarded-Friend-of. Hugh McDermott MP: State Member for Prospect

02.01.2022 A year ago we had the opportunity to welcome the first Federal-led Australian delegation to Armenia. To celebrate this anniversary, were going to be sharing our highlights with you this week! #AUSSIESINARMENIA #ONEYEARON

02.01.2022 BREAKING! ANC-AU Calls for Australian Representation to UNESCO Regarding Azerbaijani Destruction of Armenian Cultural Heritage in Artsakh An appeal has been made to Australia's Ambassador to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), Her Excellency Megan Anderson requesting Canberra's intervention to stop Azerbaijan's destruction of Armenian cultural heritage sites in the recently-invaded Republic of Artsakh. The Armenian National Committee of ...Australia (ANC-AU) has written to Ms Anderson and Australia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon. Marise Payne, detailing the sources of Armenian-Australian concerns as Azerbaijan's history of desecrating sites of historical significance, as well as their more recent actions. "In what has been labelled as one of the greatest cultural genocides of the 21st century, Azerbaijan destroyed thousands of Armenian cross-stones (khatchkars) in Nakhichevan in late 2005, which has been captured by video footage from the Iranian border," the ANC-AU letter reads. "Khatchkars, standing vertically, date back to the 6th century and are unique to Armenian burial traditions. These distinctive and tall cross-stones are highly ornate and detailed with symbols, and patterns. In Nakhichevan, an enclave under Azerbaijan control since Soviet times, has seen the destruction and obliteration of 89 Armenian churches, 5,840 khatchkars, and 22,000 tombstones." "A similar fate is threatening to occur in Artsakh unless there is international intervention." The ANC-AU letter added: "Among the sites under threat include: Ghazanchetsots Cathedral located in Shushi; Dadivank monastery (founded in 1st century, built between 9-13th century); Gandzasar monastery; Gtichavank monastery; Amaras Monastery; Handaberd fortress; Yerits Mankants monastery; Katavorank monastery; and many others." "The Ghazanchetsots Cathedral in Shushi has already been vandalised, as have other Armenian churches within days of occupation. During the war, this cathedral was deliberately bombed twice with missiles by Azerbaijani forces, backed by Turkey." ANC-AU called on the Australia's Ambassador to UNESCO to make representations to ensure the necessary international pressure to stop the eradication of indigenous Armenian history in occupied Artsakh. "The Nagorno Karabakh enclave (Artsakh) has been inhabited for thousands of years by an indigenous Armenian population, and seeks self-determination after declaring independence in 1991 in accordance with international law and the then-applicable Soviet Constitution following a democratic referendum. We urge the Australian government not to allow Artsakh to become another Nakhichevan," the letter concluded. READ AT http://www.anc.org.au//ANC-AU-Calls-for-Australian-Represe

02.01.2022 On this day last year, the first Federal-led Australian delegation to Armenia visited the Ararat Brandy Factory, the ancient village and temple of Garni, Tumo Center for Creative Technologies and PicsArt Armenia! Look out for some of your favourite politicians making lavash in tonir ovens in this video highlights package put together by Armenian Youth Federation of Australia member and videographer, Minas Sajonian. #AUSSIESINARMENIA #ONEYEARON

02.01.2022 On this Father's Day, our thoughts are again with the dads of Armenia's and Artsakh's children, who are serving on the borders to defend their people's human right to self-determination, right to live on their indigenous homeland. , , , ... Happy Father's Day to all!

01.01.2022 Our latest Briefing sent to Australian politicians, media, academic, community and thought leaders, detailing the latest around the one-sided ceasefire agreement and resulting reaction from Yerevan to Australia. To keep your friends updated, please share the following link: https://mailchi.mp//briefingarmenian-australians-reject-te

01.01.2022 We encourage support for this fantastic initiative by our sister organisation Armenian Relief Society Australia, which will bring much-needed smiles to the faces of Armenian children this Christmas.

01.01.2022 Happy Independence Day to the Republic of Artsakh! A land inhabited by valorous men and women who wake up each day to fight for their right to live independently. Their perseverance is a testament to the strength of the Armenian people and their burning desire to live freely amongst the mountains they have called home for thousands of years. Artsakh was, is and always will be Armenian.

01.01.2022 PHOTOS: ANC-AU YOUTH ADVOCATES 2020 IN ACTION IN CANBERRA, CALLING FOR AUSTRALIA TO #RECOGNIZEARTSAKH We recognise Artsakh. We advocate for Australia to recognise Artsakh. Because in 1991, the people of the Republic of Artsakh exercised their rights to self-determination and declared independence. Nothing has changed this legal expression of will by the Armenian people.... Your 2020 ANC-AU Youth Advocates, pictured at Australia's Parliament House in Canberra, the National Press Club and the Australia Institute during their action-packed program presenting the case for recognition of the rights to self-determination of the indigenous Armenians of the Republic of Artsakh.