Author: Liana Toganian

Wendy Kopp: We’re excited to see the impact Teach For Armenia has made

Liana Toganian
MediaMax, Armenia
 
 
Wendy Kopp: We’re excited to see the impact Teach For Armenia has made
 
 
 
Mediamax’s exclusive interview with CEO and Co-Founder of Teach For All Wendy Kopp.
 
 
TFA is a global network of independent nonprofit organizations working to expand educational opportunity in their own countries and the Founder of Teach For America, a national teaching corps. Wendy Kopp recently visited Armenia and attended Teach For Armenia Ambassador Induction Ceremony.
 
 
 
In 2018 Teach For Armenia had a second generation of alumni, who became Ambassadors for Educational Equity. Summing up the work of these years, how do you assess the mission of Teach For Armenia? Does the program serve its goals?
 
 
 
Teach For All is a network of independent organizations in 48 countries and growing, which all share a common purpose to develop collective leadership in order to ensure all children fulfill their potential.
 
 
 
These organizations and their staff members, teachers and alumni all learn from each other across borders, because we’ve seen that the roots of the challenges we address are so similar from place to place, and it means that the solutions in education are much more similar than one might assume. This network is working to grow local leadership to expand opportunity for children. What we’ve seen is that local leaders can move a lot quicker if they’re exposed to what is working and what is possible from other places. We’re so excited to see the impact Teach For Armenia has already made so early in its tenure.
 
 
 
Interviews | 2016-08-23 10:51:35
 
Wendy Kopp: Education needs a systemic change
 
 
 
The mission is, first of all, to channel the energy of some of Armenia’s most promising future leaders into working with Armenia’s most vulnerable children and to see the impact they’re having during the ten years and beyond. They really commit themselves to working long-term to improve and expand opportunity for kids.
 
 
 
What is the position of Teach For Armenia in the network in terms of academic knowledge, teachers’ engagement and prevalence in the country?
 
 
 
One of the real strengths of Teach For All is just the diversity context in culture and the innovations of different network partners. Teach For Armenia has been doing such good work in training and helping teachers to engage their students, and also in supporting the fellows during their two years to work in partnership with people in their communities, to work on broader partnerships for community development.
 
 
 
Many of our network partners and our global organization are learning a lot from the approach to pre-service and ongoing support.
 
 
 
If you compare the network’s missions in different countries, what are the specific features of Teach For Armenia?
 
 
 
Teach For Armenia believes and understands that the circumstances of children’s birth predict their educational outcomes. It is a very complex issue and we need to take that issue on its full complexity to address it. It means that ultimately we need people with the vision for all children fulfilling their culture working at every level of the education system, at every level policy and across sectors.
 
 
 
That purpose and those beliefs are what unites everyone across the Teach For All network. Of course, how Teach For Armenia is living in that is adapted to the Armenian context.
 
 
 
Wendy Kopp at Teach For Armenia office
 
Photo: Teach For Armenia
 
 
 
They get there so early on in their journey, just four years into the development of Teach For Armenia. As one example, they’re working with their communities to articulate a vision for students, alongside students and parents and other educators to consider. What we want for our kids is the engaging, the hope community working towards that vision, which is really powerful.
 
 
 
Apart from educational programs, the fellows also implement community projects in Armenian villages, assisting in the activation and improvement of community life.
 
 
 
A whole segment of kids face many extra challenges that other kids don’t face. They may be economic challenges, just the challenges of growing up in poverty, not having access to adequate nutrition or health care or early education.
 
 
 
The idea behind the community projects is to engage the teachers in working alongside the members of the communities to address different aspects of that problem. For example, the initiative by one of the fellows was to start a company, and now they produce amazing cheese and honey.
 
 
 
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Little innovators catch wind and big dreams
 
 
 
He started working with the families to say, “We can actually make business out of it.” That can support economic development in region, which is actually a piece of this larger puzzle. It helps the fellows integrate themselves in communities, better understand the communities, to develop stronger relationships and stronger trust with families while.
 
 
The ranks of Teach For Armenia Ambassadors are expanding as new fellows arrive. What is your message to them?
 
 
 
I’m so excited about what they have the potential to do for the sake of kids, families, communities here in Armenia and because I know that the innovations they find here will help inform efforts all around the world through the Teach For All network.
 
 
 
Their leadership is very important. If we can develop enough leadership, we can solve anything. I think they’re realizing that their leadership and engagement is important. At the same time, we need the leadership of many others. So, they can support and inspire the leadership of their students, parents and other teachers and schools, other people in their communities, and it will take collective leadership to ensure that we really get where we’re trying to go. And maybe, we can move more quickly if we’re open to learning from outside of our own community, from each other in Armenia and outside of Armenia.
 
 
 
A couple of years ago, we at Teach For All stepped back to ask ourselves what we were working to accomplish together by 25 years from now. We articulate the vision around whole communities in every part of the world and with all their children to have the education and support an opportunity to shape a better future for themselves and all of us. I really believe some of those communities will be here in Armenia, I think those communities have been inspiring form a worldwide movement to accomplish that everywhere.
 
 
 
Marie Taryan talked to Wendy Kopp
 

What Anthony Bourdain Told Chris Cornell Shortly Before Death Revealed

Liana Toganian
Alternative Nation


By Brett Buchanan –
Jun 10, 2018
                                                          

Photo credit: le_accidental_vegetarian on Instagram

The Promise producer Eric Esrailian discussed Chris Cornell and Anthony Bourdain meeting backstage at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in April 2017 in new tweets.

“My heart goes out to the family, friends, loved ones, and fans of @Bourdain – I am reposting this picture from last year’s @FallonTonight – He came backstage to meet our inspirational brothers @chriscornell & #mattcameron & said he was their fan.

He hung out, talked about possibly going to Armenia with @serjtankian & gushed about Chris’ powerful humanitarian work on @thepromisefilm … Thank you for your courageous words about the Armenian Genocide. You will be truly missed ”

Amy Decker also wrote about being backstage at The Tonight Show on Instagram, “April 19, 2017 …. last time i saw both of these men in person. CC was performing The Promise on Fallon and it was [Peter Cornell]’s birthday. Today is a sad reminder how fragile life is.”

Cornell died by suicide in May 2017, while Bourdain died by suicide on Friday. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

https://www.alternativenation.net/anthony-bourdain-told-chris-cornell-shortly-before-death-revealed/

Prosecutor files motion to condemn judge to 8 years of imprisonment

Liana Toganian
  • 17:09 | May 31,2018 | Social
  • Armenian:
  • Rus

Shortly before Prosecutor-General Karen Bisharyan, filed a motion to find Ishkhan Barseghyan, accused of receiving large-scale bribery, guilty and sentence to 8 years of imprisonment.

In his speech, he considered Ishkhan Barseghyan’s guilt justified. The prosecutor also mentioned that there were no mitigating and aggravating circumstances of the judge’s sentence.

Attorney Elsa Zakaryan was also involved in the same case. Sh e is charged with bribery.

The prosecutor petitioned to abolish the criminal prosecution against Elsa Zakaryan as she accepted her guilt and helped to find out the case.

At the next hearing the defense party will deliver speeches.

Azerbaijani press: Armenia cannot speak on behalf of Karabakh: Will the Armenian Deputy FM get Nobel Prize for his discovery?

Liana Toganian

By  Trend


Shavarsh Kocharyan, a geneticist, mathematician, engineer, who is at the same time Armenia’s deputy foreign minister, made a discovery in the Armenian Parliament that could turn the world of genetics and biology upside down: Armenia cannot negotiate on behalf of Nagorno-Karabakh.

So, let’s get acquainted with the speech of this politician, for whom it is high time to be nominated for the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine.

“I am surprised at the excitement [around the issue],” he said. “It is obvious that it is impossible to achieve any progress without participation of the main party of the conflict [did he really mean Nagorno-Karabakh?]. The non-participation of Nagorno-Karabakh is due to the resistance of Azerbaijan. On the other hand, the [OSCE Minsk Group] co-chairs are well aware that Armenia cannot negotiate on behalf of Nagorno-Karabakh.”

Shavarsh Kocharyan was sharing with reporters a revelation that apparently visited him in a dream, saying the “three countries” should work together for a peaceful resolution.

Is there anything surprising in this? Indeed there is! Kocharyan’s statement is truly a sensation, as it calls into question the essence of the negotiation process of the last two decades.

God knows what section of biology Kocharyan was thinking of when talking with reporters, but he should have read at least three times what he said.

The first question: If Armenia cannot negotiate on behalf of Nagorno-Karabakh, then excuse me, what the hell it has been trying to do over the past years? Why there are statements about Nagorno-Karabakh from various Armenian politicians and functionaries? Kocharyan, apparently, either decided to pretend to be a fool or he makes a fool of readers and listeners.

Absolutely everything that happens in the Nagorno-Karabakh region is controlled directly from Armenia. The Nagorno-Karabakh region has no statehood. There are no internationally recognized political institutions. It does not even have its own phone code. And, please, do not try to draw a parallel between Armenia and Kazakhstan or Canada. They are not the same. Conscripts from Armenia serve and die in the Nagorno-Karabakh region; weapons appear in the region because Armenia buys them from Russia; international communication is realized via Armenia; the interests of the separatist regime are expressed by the politicians from Armenia. But Kocharyan suddenly begins to speak openly and understands that Yerevan cannot speak on behalf of Nagorno-Karabakh.

Well, in fact the politician-geneticist is right. Armenia cannot and should not speak on behalf of Nagorno-Karabakh, because Nagorno-Karabakh is Azerbaijan’s territory and it was a political entity within the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic. But that was necessary to talk and think about in 1988, when politicians in Yerevan promoted the idea of miatsum (Armenian anschluss).

The second question: Which three countries are meant by Kocharyan? Azerbaijan, Armenia and …? Is it really Nagorno-Karabakh? But wait a minute. Mr. Geneticist was apparently not reminded that Nagorno-Karabakh is not recognized by any country in the world. After all, even Armenia itself has not recognized the “independence” of Nagorno-Karabakh! I find it strange when a person with a mathematical education makes an official statement, calling as a country a region, which hasn’t been recognized as a country by anyone. However, Armenian politicians are suffering for years from this delusion.

The third question: If Armenia cannot speak at the talks on behalf of Nagorno-Karabakh, why did it take part in the development of political decisions on the conflict, which, incidentally, led to the resignation of the government in 1997-1998? For 20 years, Armenia has been making political decisions on Karabakh. And how come this has happened if Nagorno-Karabakh is a truly “independent political entity”?

It is evident that the “independence” of Nagorno-Karabakh is nothing but an attempt to separate the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict from the image of Armenia. They say that Armenia is not involved in the conflict, and it is not Yerevan that has committed acts of aggression against Azerbaijan.

On the other hand, even if we assume that Armenian politicians are sincere in their desire to see representatives of the separatist regime at the negotiating table, it is not clear why they believe that only Armenians should and can speak on behalf of Nagorno-Karabakh. What about the millions of Azerbaijanis expelled from their own lands?

Why did Yerevan think that Nagorno-Karabakh should be purely an Armenian political entity?

After all, the current population of Nagorno-Karabakh is ordinary Armenians, who are not a separate people who can claim for a right to self-determination. If Armenian politicians think the notion of the nation is identical with the concept of the population, then why does not the “people of Karabakh” include Azerbaijanis living there?

Answers to all these questions can be found in the trivial truth that “independence” of Nagorno-Karabakh is a secondary factor in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

The war was staged by Armenian politicians, whose true motive from the very beginning was to annex the Karabakh territory to Armenia. They still wish this. However, the political situation has changed: what was shouted at the Yerevan rallies in 1988 is not voiced at international arena, as Armenia will not be understood. That is why, tricky genetics, mathematics engineers and other specialists decide to come up with a convenient formulation – “struggle for independence”.

All these formulations are extremely convenient to “feed” internal audience. However, as British political analyst Thomas de Waal noted in his article, Armenia’s Revolution and the Karabakh Conflict, “a moribund peace process is in need of reinvigorating. But Armenia’s new leaders need to be careful how they use the legitimacy they have won from the street. The Karabakh negotiating process is a delicate structure. Its collapse would point only one way, toward new conflict.”

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Sports: Moscow football club decided to play in the championship of Armenia

Liana Toganian
The Bobr Times
May 19 2018


Lisa Flanders |

Moscow “Ararat” is being prepared for a new challenge

Moscow “Ararat” in the next season will not take part in the Football national League of Russia (FNL) and move in the championship of Armenia.

This was reported by General Director of the club Poghos Galstyan.

Earlier, the “Ararat” ahead of schedule became the winner of a zone “Center” of the Professional football League and secured a place in the top division for next season. But the club has not received a license of the Russian football Union (RFU) to participate in FNL.

“The club next season will play in the national Football League. It will act in the championship of Armenia. It is unknown how exactly is the name of the club in Armenia, but most likely it will be “Ararat to Moscow,” – said Galstyan.

According to the Director of the club, the main reason for this decision could be the failure in obtaining the license of the RFU for the right of speech in Germany.

“As for the reasons why, in my opinion, this refusal to licensing of the club. We gave the documents, but did not receive a license. Apparently, something is not quite right, but these questions should be addressed to the legal Department,” said the source.

Galstyan also expressed confidence that the players of the Moscow club will find a decent options for a career.

Club “Ararat” was founded in 2017 and started to perform in a FIE in the zone “Center”. The team was named after the famous Yerevan club “Ararat”.



168: PM Pashinyan’s pick for economic revival says will visit Armenia “at convenient time”

Liana Toganian
| 10:37 | May 18 2018
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Turkish-American economist Daron Acemoglu, the acclaimed ethnic Armenian economist who was personally contacted by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan shortly after his election for assisting in restoring the country’s economy, says he is certain that “a public transformation is needed in Armenia which will open a road to a more competitive and dynamic economy.”

Speaking to Istanbul’s Turkish-Armenian Agos newspaper about his phone call with the news Armenian Prime Minister, Acemoglu argued that the Armenian economy has suffered from corruption.

“Only the Armenian society can lead such a change,” he argues.

According to Acemoglu, the Armenian Prime Minister called him and asked whether he would like to help.

“As someone being outside of that country I don’t know how and to what extent I’ll be able to help, however I told him that I would be happy to make efforts in that direction. I would like to visit Yerevan at a convenient time but the date is still unclear due to personal reasons”, he said.

“We must all be hopeful in the issue of Armenia’s future”.

Acemoglu claims that Armenia’s political system is “based on bribery” and “it won’t be easy to eradicate the corrupt system”.

Earlier on May 13, five days after being elected Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan said that he has phoned Daron Acemoglu, the acclaimed ethnic Armenian economist. Acemoglu was born to Armenian parents in Turkey and holds dual Turkish/US citizenship.

According to Pashinyan, the economist had said that he is ready to assist Armenia in restoring and developing the economy. “Mr. Acemoglu accepted my invitation to visit Armenia”, the PM had said.

Acemoglu has been teaching at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for many years. He is considered a global authority in modern economics.

EU confirms readiness to work together with Armenia’s new Government

Liana Toganian
Public Radio of Armenia
21:59,

On , the EU and Armenia held the 9th round of their regular Human Rights Dialogue in Yerevan. This was the first EU-Armenia regular meeting following the election of the new Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia.

The EU and Armenia reiterated their commitment to the common values of democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. These values underpin the EU-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement signed on 24 November 2017 and unanimously ratified by the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia on 11 April.  The EU confirmed its readiness to work together with the new Armenian Government and to offer its support in these crucial areas.

The EU and Armenia discussed, inter alia, electoral reform, freedom of assembly and freedom of _expression_ and gender equality, as well as labour rights. On electoral reform, the EU recommended amending the legislation bringing it in line with international recommendations and commitments undertaken by the Republic of Armenia prior to the early elections.

It was stressed by both sides that freedom of assembly is a universal and fundamental right of all. The EU welcomed the peaceful nature of recent protests and the general restraint shown by all sides, and inquired about the status of those who had been detained. The Dialogue highlighted the importance of a free and pluralistic media environment and political pluralism as a prerequisite for the conduct of democratic elections.

Armenia reconfirmed its commitment to the adoption of a comprehensive anti-discrimination law in line with international standards and to establishing a national equality body under the Human Rights Defender’s office. The Armenian Government will hold interactive public hearings with civil society organisations to ensure effective implementation of the National Human Rights Action Plan. In the area of labour rights, Armenia indicated that it planned to reform the system of labour inspection to comply with international standards, including with regard to working time, wages and workers’ rights.

The dialogue allowed for an open, constructive exchange on the human rights situation in Armenia. In line with its policy, the EU had prior to the dialogue met and consulted representatives of Armenian and international civil society. The meeting resulted in operational conclusions with concrete actions that will be monitored and followed up over the next year.

The EU reconfirmed its readiness to provide financial and technical support to Armenia, necessary for continuing the reforms aimed at further strengthening democratic institutions and human rights.

The Armenian delegation was headed by Mr. Garen Nazarian, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, while the EU delegation was led by Mr. Dirk Schuebel, Head of Division for bilateral relations with Eastern Partnership countries at the European External Action Service.

Music: Armenia’s Sergey Smbatyan to conduct Latvian National Symphony Orchestra

Liana Toganian
Panorama, Armenia
Culture 16:31 12/05/2018 Armenia

Following the Malta International Music Festival, where the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra received the highest appreciation from musicologists and foreign media, the orchestra led by artistic director and principal conductor Sergey Smbatyan will perform at the International Cello and Violin Competition and Festival in Riga, Latvia.

Maestro Smbatyan is to conduct the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra on May 13, with Guy Braunstein, a renowned top-class violinist, to perform as a soloist at the concert, the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra’s press service told Panorama.am.    

The concert program features compositions by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Beethoven and Alexey Shor.

The event will take place at Great Guild Hall, a medieval construction in Riga.

After the Latvia concert, the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra headed by Sergey Smbatyan will begin a tour across Europe, performing concerts in Malta, Austria and Germany from 19 to 31 May.   

Sold Out Armenian Assembly Philadelphia Celebration Honors Peter & Irene Vosbikian

Liana Toganian

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: May 4, 2018

Contact: Danielle Saroyan

Telephone: (202) 393-3434

Web: www.aaainc.org

 

SOLD OUT ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY
PHILADELPHIA CELEBRATION HONORS PETER AND IRENE VOSBIKIAN

 

Highlights September Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C.

 

WASHINGTON,
D.C. – Philadelphia Community members, former interns, and friends – young and
young at heart representing a diverse cross section of the community – attended
the Armenian Assembly of America’s (Assembly) sold out Philadelphia Celebration
honoring Life Trustees Peter and Irene Vosbikian, who were awarded with the
Global Humanitarian Award.

 

The Celebration took place on Saturday, April 28 in
Philadelphia at the National Constitution Center overlooking Independence Hall
and the Liberty Bell, the birthplace of our nation’s democracy. Guests traveled from across the country,
including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maryland,
Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and
Washington, D.C., for the event.

 

Host Committee Chairman and Assembly Board Member
Alex Karapetian welcomed guests and thanked the Host Committee – comprised of
fellow Board Member Bianka Kadian Dodov and the Philadelphia trifecta: Celeste
Ayjian, Jake Der Hagopian, and Silva Santerian – as well as the Assembly staff,
sponsors, and donors for helping to make it an unforgettable evening.

 

Karapetian shared his experience during the
Assembly’s summer internship in Washington, D.C. and applauded the intern
alumni in attendance. The Honorary Host Committee, which was mostly comprised
of former alumni, includes Ani Acopian (’14), Adam Azarian (’09), Alexander
Azarian (’14), Michael Azarian (’05), Cissy Der Hagopian (’79), Mark
Hoplamazian (’83), Edele Hovnanian (’80), Leslie Azarian Karapetian (’02),
Julia Mirak Kew (’87), Raffi Manoukian (’97), Mark Momjian (’79 & ’80),
Melineh Momjian (’85), Paul Sookiasian (’05), Erika Hajatian Torosian (’05),
and Linda Yepoyan (’81). Former Assembly Board Chairman Michael Haratunian and
former Assembly Board Member Harry S. Cherken, Jr. were also part of the
Honorary Host Committee, alongside their former Board colleagues Edele
Hovnanian and Mark Momjian.

 

During his speech, Karapetian stated: “Tonight, we
are not only celebrating the 41st anniversary of the Assembly’s summer
internship program but we are also honoring two of its most devoted stewards
and staunch pillars of the Philly community, Peter and Irene Vosbikian, with
the Global Humanitarian Award. Congratulations to both of you and thank you for
all that you have done and continue to do for the Assembly.”

 

Karapetian also encouraged everyone to participate
in the Assembly’s upcoming National Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C.,
which will take place on September 23-25, 2018. “We cannot sit on the sidelines
and expect others to act on our behalf. If you want to see change, you need to be
an advocate. Every single person who is here tonight is already an advocate…It’s
because of you that the Assembly can continue to grow and make positive change
for Armenia on the Hill,” he said.

 

The guests of honor, Peter and Irene Vosbikian,
invited everyone as well to join the Armenian Assembly at its National Advocacy
Conference in September.

 

“When I served as Chairman of the Assembly 16 years
ago, Turkey’s lobbying efforts in the U.S. were in their infancy.  Today, they are spending millions to whitewash
their tarnished past,” Peter Vosbikian said.  Peter, noting that the Armenian Assembly
serves as the voice for Armenians in our nation’s capital, urged everyone to
come to Washington, D.C.  “Let’s walk up
the Hill together!” he concluded.

 

Assembly Co-Chairs Anthony Barsamian and Van
Krikorian praised Peter and Irene Vosbikian for their passion, tireless support,
and vigilant commitment to the Armenian American community.

 

“Peter and Irene are the perfect example of activism
and leadership, as well as a
role model for the global Armenian community, which is why they are so deserving of the Armenian
Assembly’s Global Humanitarian Award. Their commitment to advocacy and
philanthropy is what sets them apart, and their ongoing efforts are admirable
and inspiring. We are proud to have them part of our organization,” Assembly
Co-Chairs Barsamian and Krikorian said.

 

Prelate of the Eastern Prelacy of the Armenian
Apostolic Church of America Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan gave the Invocation for
the evening, and Diocesan Legate of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America
Archbishop Vicken Aykazian provided the Benediction. Also in attendance were clergy
from the Philadelphia region, including Rev. Fr. Nerses Manoogian of St.
Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Church in Philadelphia, Very Rev.
Fr. Oshagan Gulgulian of Sts. Sahag and Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church in Wynnewood, Rev. Fr. Hakob Gevorgyan at Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic
Church in Cheltenham, Hieromonk Fr. Raphael Stontsitskyy at St. Mark’s Armenian
Catholic Church in Wynnewood, and Sisters Emma Moussayan and Narine Simonian of
Armenian Sisters Academy in Radnor.

 

The
Celebration featured the vibrant and eclectic culture of Philadelphia, known
for its rich history. As guests were entering the National Constitution Center,
they were greeted with Philadelphia-native impersonators, Rocky Balboa and
Benjamin Franklin. Those in attendance were also surprised with a live
performance of the Aqua String Band, consisting of the traditional Mummers
known for their elaborate costumes. The evening concluded with special musical
guest Kevork Artinian and
His Band, who reside, and are well known, in the Philadelphia region.

 

“We would also like to extend our appreciation for
the Host Committee, under the enthusiastic leadership of Alex Karapetian, for
their hard work and dedication planning this event alongside the Armenian
Assembly’s staff,” Co-Chairs Barsamian and Krikorian stated. “We are now
planning a third major advocacy conference to take place in Washington, D.C.
this September around Armenian Independence day to bring the Armenian American
community and leadership in large numbers to meet with Washington policymakers
to make a bigger difference together.”

 

Established in 1972, the Armenian Assembly of
America is the largest Washington-based nationwide organization promoting
public understanding and awareness of Armenian issues. The Assembly is a
non-partisan, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt membership organization.

 

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2018-017

 

Photo Caption 1: Peter
and Irene Vosbikian with Armenian Assembly Board Members, Host Committee,
Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan, and Archbishop Vicken Aykazian

Photo Caption 2:
Armenian Assembly Co-Chair Anthony Barsamian, Armenian Assembly President
Carolyn Mugar, Peter and Irene Vosbikian, and Armenian Assembly Co-Chair Van
Krikorian

Photo Caption 3: Armenian
Assembly Board Member and Host Committee Chairman Alex Karapetian

Photo Caption 4: Peter
and Irene Vosbikian’s grandchildren

Photo Caption 5: Ben
Franklin Impersonator, Peter and Irene Vosbikian, and Rocky Balboa Impersonator

Photo Caption 6: Kevork
Artinian and Steve Vosbikian

Photo Caption 7: Aqua
String Band (Mummers)

 

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