Summer 2012
Message From the Editor
Interview with Dr. Rubina Peroomian: The Power of The Pen
Occupy: Teghut, Mashtots Park & Beyond
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By Any Means Necessary: AYF Seminar Explores Liberation Movements Past and Present
"By Any Means Necessary," a phrase first used by French philosopher Jean Paul Sartre and later popularized by Malcolm X, was the theme of the Armenian Youth Federation's (AYF) 2012 Educational Seminar which took place over the June 1-3 weekend, educating participants about freedom fighters from the past and present.
AYF Nanor Krikorian Scholarship Winners Eager to Tackle Armenia's Challenges
The Armenian Youth Federation-WR announced the recipients of its annual “Nanor Krikorian” Memorial Scholarship. The selected Armenian-American students will receive aid to help them along with their academic endeavors. The scholarship awards four high school students entering college and two current college students.
Reaching Beyond Ruins
The second largest city in Armenia is in desperate need of aid. Almost 24 years ago Gyumri was struck by an earthquake of 7.1 magnitude killing upwards of 25,000 people and leaving thousands of families devastated and homeless. Over the years, dozens of communities, organizations and nations have given the Gyumri populace aid and funds, however, many parts of Gyumri still lie in ruins.
2012 Educational Seminar "By Any Means Necessary: Freedom Fighters Past and Present"
From June 1 - 3, 2012 the Armenian Youth Federation will be hosting its annual Educational Seminar at AYF Camp and invites any interested individuals to register. This year's theme for the seminar is "By Any Means Necessary: Freedom Fighters Past and Present".
Candlelight Vigil Marks the 97th Anniversary of Armenian Genocide
The Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) Burbank “Varak” Chapter, Armenian National Committee of America- Burbank, Homenetmen
AYF Protests to End the Cycle of Genocide
On the 97th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide the Armenian Youth Federation rallied the community in protest, demanding the United States and Turkish governments officially recognize the Genocide. Demonstrators were rallying for justice for the 1.5 million Armenians slaughtered at the hands of Ottoman Turks, in the form of reparations and official recognition owed to the Armenian people.
AYF Attends IUSY World Congress 2012
The Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) recently participated in the three-day World Congress of the International Union of Socialist Youth (IUSY) in Asunción, Paraguay. IUSY is the biggest political youth organization in the world, representing about 150 member organizations from more than 100 countries.
The .2%
The 24th of April has come and gone for the 97th time since the Turkish government’s failed attempts to eradicate the Armenian race. That’s 1,164 months since the systematic murder, rape, and deportation of over a million and half Armenians began in the city of Constantinople.
Phoenix AYF Commemorates 97th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide
The Armenian community in Phoenix marked the 97th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide by holding...
