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31 years after the Baku Pogroms, we remember the hundreds of Armenians who suffered this ethnic violence, and the hundreds of thousands more displaced by this hatred. From January 12-19, 1990, a planned campaign of terror unleashed on the Armenian citizens of Azerbaijan’s capital city effectively put an end to a vibrant and storied diaspora community. It seems that what is not condemned is repeated.

Tireless Infectious Disease specialist Dr. Tsoline Kojaoghlanian is one of the many frontline heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet she still finds time to give back to her community by cutting through the confusion with practical advice and timely information. Find out how her early years in Lebanon helped prepare her for coping with crises in the latest issue of AGBU Insider. Read more here: https://agbu.org/news-item/best-practice/

A collection of highly personal short films composed by Mary Kouyoumdjian and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Atom Egoyan, They Will Take My Island is a powerful feature telling the complex story of the Armenian American artist, Gorky. The world-premiere MetLiveArts digital commission explores themes of family, identity and immigration. AGBU is a proud sponsor of this event with the The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Don’t miss this unique event with one of the world’s premiere art institutes. TUESDAY / JANUARY 26 7:007:30 P.M. Watch on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metmuseum

When the world turned a blind eye to Artsakh, the residents of this region looked for hope and agents of change and found it in Sassoun Baghdasaryan, the executive director of AGBU Armenia branch in Stepanakert. In this issue of AGBU Magazine, you’ll learn how he stepped up to bring about socio-economic progress to Artsakh and stepped in to protect civilians under siege during the war. Read more here: agbu.org/news-item/agent-of-opportunity/

Noubar Afeyan has become a household name for all Armenians. With his company, Moderna, one of the groundbreaking vaccine producers for COVID-19, we are not only grateful for the positive impact the vaccine will have on the world, but also that Noubar leveraging his global platform to make sure the world knows about Armenians, the genocide and our ongoing plight. Get to know Noubar’s story with this piece from Business Insider.

Christ is born and revealed to us. We extend our prayers for peace and health to all. On this holy day in our Armenian calendar, we are wishing you and your dear ones a very Merry Christmas.

With the foresight to lay the foundation for digital learning and community building in place for a decade, AGBU’s Armenian Virtual College saw a surge in participation in 2020. What’s more, with the intense need to connect, the platform was leveraged for new concept meet ups and classes engaging people of all generations and all backgrounds. Take a look back at the Armenian Virtual College - AGBU Year in Review.

In this new year, we honor the spirit of all Armenians and the traits that make us unique as a people. For millennia, even through the darkest of nights, our faith has guided us as a people. Whatever your connection is, however you worship, we take today to honor the many reflections of Armenian Faith.

Alors que le Sénat débat ce jour, d’une proposition de résolution portant sur la nécessité de reconnaître la République du Haut-Karabagh, le président de la commission, Christian Cambon, explique l’importance de cette résolution. C’est important parce que la France n’a pas été à la hauteur de ce qu’elle devrait être , affirme Christian Cambon.

Event not to be missed Get to know our chef! Daron Nazirganian is a graduate from Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Art Institute, Canada's only Cordon Bleu campus. He has since opened his own pastry shop, Pâtisserie Daron, where he custom-makes quality pastries. He is inspired by creating beautiful pieces with a new fusion of flavors.... Get to know Daron this Thursday at 7PM! To join us, simple: 1. Donate to Canada4Artsakh: https://linktr.ee/Canada4artsakh * 2. Send us the link at [email protected] 3. Receive the Zoom link and ingredients list and join us live! Can't make it on Thursday? No problem, we will also be sending the recording via email to those who donated. *Note that since this is a non-registered charity, no tax receipts can be issued. If you would like a tax receipt, please donate via cheque issued to AGBU Montreal or phone call to AGBU Montreal and we will transfer the funds.

Turkey’s vision for a new Ottoman Empire becomes clearer as world leaders shy away from intervening. In a renewed provocation, Erdogan visits Cyprus and releases statements crushing hopes of reunification.

Graphic Descriptions Over the weekend, there were credible reports of atrocious war crimes by Azerbaijan including mutilations, beheadings and torture. This cruelty must be addressed by the international community if they truly seek to find justice.

Snap parliamentary elections are inevitable - President Armen Sarkissian November 16, 2020 statement by President of Armenia. Watch full video

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The first humanitarian flight announced by French President #EmmanuelMacron arrived in Yerevan with medical equipment, medicines and basic necessities for the displaced people of #Artsakh.

THERE ARE NO WINNERS IN WAR AND NO LOSERS IN PEACE! Garo Paylan, Member of the Turkish Parliament (HDP Co-Deputy Chair) The ongoing tension between Azerbaijan and Armenia over Nagorno Karabakh has regrettably evolved into a war in recent days. Disregarding the calls for a ceasefire from all over the world, the AKP-MHP government have taken to warmongering in the dispute between our two neighbors, Armenia and Azerbaijan....Continue reading

On Sunday, October 4, RA High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs Zareh Sinanyan will be hosting a Live Town Hall at 11:00AM PT, 2:00PM ET. He will give an update on the situation in Armenia and Artsakh, the current needs and steps to defend Armenia and Artsakh.

We stand with Artsakh. AGBU urges you to share, like, and promote. In unity is strength.

We join ArmeniaFund's global emergency campaign, calling on our entire community to support our nation by donating at armeniafund.org/donate.

THERE IS NOT A MILITARY SOLUTION TO THIS CONFLICT; IT CAN ONLY BE RESOLVED THROUGH PROPER DIALOGUE AND ENGAGEMENT, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the situation in Nagorno Karabakh: "We are extremely concerned about the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh. It’s a conflict that has been bubbling along for a long time, but the recent escalations are extremely concerning both for the countries involved and for the region. We need to see de-escalation of hostilities, we need to s...ee restoration of dialogue and negotiation. We are calling on calm; we are working with our partners internationally to see this situation resolved. There is not a military solution to this conflict; it can only be resolved through proper dialogue and engagement. In regards to the Canadian military equipment that may have been used in this situation, the Minister of Foreign Affairs has launched an investigation into what exactly happened. It is extremely important that the terms of Canada’s expectations of non-violation of human rights is always respected. We will have more to say as more becomes clear."

Great statement from the Prime Minister of Armenia! Time for Canada to act, and choose righteousness! https://www.theglobeandmail.com//article-canada-needs-to/

#Repost @agbuglobal Collaboration and efficiency. AGBU joins the Hayastan All Armenia Fund’s global emergency fundraising campaign during this critical time. We urge our members and friends to contribute directly to the Fund, a non-profit organization founded by the government of Armenia in the early 1990s with branches around the world. Please consider supporting at www.himnadram.org. AGBU will continue to provide humanitarian and medical support in coordination with th...e ROA Ministry of Defense through its longstanding AGBU Fund for Artsakh. In Unity is Strength! @agbuarmenia @armeniafund . . . #artsakhstrong #agbuinunity See more

Thank you Emmanuella Lambropoulos for your support and courage.

The letter of the Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II addressed to the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, on the Azerbaijani aggression against Artsakh.

The Honourable Mélanie Joly’s Tweet on recent developments along the border of Artsakh and Azerbaijan

Armenian Ministry of Defense is reporting that a Turkish F16 fighter jet has downed an Armenian Su-25 warplane.

Joint statement by Canada and the United Kingdom on the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict September 28, 2020 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Dominic Raab, Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, today issued the following statement:... Canada and the UK are deeply concerned by reports of large scale military action along the Line of Contact in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone. Reports of shelling of settlements and civilian casualties are deeply concerning. We call for the immediate end of hostilities, respect for the ceasefire agreement, and the protection of civilians. Any solution to this conflict must disavow violence and involve a peaceful, negotiated resolution through the framework provided by the OSCE’s Minsk process. We support the work of the OSCE’s Minsk Group and fully support the Co-Chairs statement of yesterday.

Thank you MP Rachael Harder for this righteous act!

Merci Louise Mushikiwabo, Secrétaire générale de la Francophonie (OIF) pour votre déclaration forte.

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office calls for return to ceasefire around Nagorno-Karabakh and resumption of substantive negotiations. https://www.osce.org/chairmanship/465021

Je tiens a dire que ce n’est pas l’Azerbaidjan qui se bat avec nous, mais la Turquie. dit Arayik Harutyunyan, president de la Republique d'Artsakh. ’’Nous avons des dizaines de victimes, nous avons des dizaines de blesses, nous avons des dizaines de blesses parmi la population civile, la premiere victime que nous avons eu le matin a Martuni etait un petit enfant. Il semble que le manuscrit soit le meme qu'en avril 2016, mais l'echelle est incomparable. Je tiens a dire que ce n’est pas l’Azerbaidjan qui se bat avec nous, mais la Turquie. On utilisent les principales armes et munitions modernes dans la main droite de l'armee turque", a declare Arayik Harutyunyan, president de la Republique d'Artsakh.

His Holiness Pope Francis and Catholicos of All Armenians meet and pray for the restoration of peace in Vatican City On September 27, His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patrarch and Catholicos of All Armenians; met with His Holiness Pope Francis in Vatican City. At the meeting, a reference was made on the close relations and the existing cooperation in various spheres between the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church and the Roman Catholic Churches.... During the conversation, a special reference was made to the unleashed military operations by Azerbaijan along the entire Artsakh-Azerbaijani line of contact, which caused victims also among the civilian population. The Pontiff of All Armenians emphasized the importance of the voice of the Catholic Sister Churches and their Pontiff in ceasing the military actions and peaceful settlement of the conflict. Condemning the aggression of Azerbaijan, His Holiness affirmed, that it is possible to re-establish peace and consistency only through the respect of the rights of the people of Artsakh and proclaiming justice. In the morning, the Armenian Patriarch attended the Divine Liturgy in the St. Peter Church. The Celebrant Archbishop of Lanzar, welcoming the attendance of His Holiness in the sacred ceremony, informed the clergymen and the faithful in attendance about the conflict been launched early in the morning. On behalf of the attendees, the Archbishop of Lanzar expressed support to the Armenian Church and the Armenian people, praying for the re-establishment of the secure and peaceful life of the Armenians in Artsakh.

The Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (SG / OAS) strongly condemns Azerbaijan's recent military aggression in Nagorno-Karabakh, which directly ignores UN calls to reach peaceful solutions to conflicts, as well as to promote peace and peace and lasting stability. *** Declaration by Secretary General of the Organization of American States, Luis Almagro, regarding the recent Azerbaijan military attacks in Nagorno-Karabakh.... The Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (SG / OAS) strongly condemns Azerbaijan's recent military aggression in Nagorno-Karabakh, which directly ignores UN calls to reach peaceful solutions to conflicts, as well as to promote peace and peace and lasting stability. In addition, we asked Azerbaijan to immediately cease hostilities, especially those directed against civilians. As we mentioned earlier, the practice of attacking civilians as military targets should be banned and constitutes a complete violation of most of the basic rules governing armed conflicts. SG / OAS reiterates the need to rescue and reactivate the negotiation process led by the authorities of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation Organisation in Europe (OSCE Minsk Group) and points out that this conflict can only be resolved by means of a negotiating process based on international law and the principles laid down in the Helsinki Agreements of 1975. Equally important, we are asking foreign powers to refrain from intervening in armed conflict with the purpose of aggravating the crisis. We express our full support for the people of Nagorno-Karabakh and extend our deepest condolences to the victims of the violent clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenian forces.