Armenian-Americans from across the Greater Washington, DC area called for an end to U.S. complicity in Turkey's genocide denial at a White House rally held just days before President Obama's annual April 24th statement. The April 21st “Let Your Voice be Heard for Genocide Recognition!” protest was organized by the Armenian Youth Federation "Ani" Chapter, in...
The AYF-YOARF Eastern Region mourns the lives lost in the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013. To date, three people, including one child, have been killed by two bombs exploding at the finish line of the race. More than 130 others - runners and spectators - were injured. Runners and their families and friends from all...
The citizens of the Republic of Armenia have demanded their voices be heard and their votes be upheld from the February 18 presidential elections. Now, on April 9, the people of Armenia are actively engaged in Serge Sarkisian's inauguration and Raffi Hovannisian's alternative inauguration. In Yerevan, Hovannisian proclaimed the people's victory by declaring the February elections...
The AYF-YOARF Eastern Region mourns the loss of Unger Hrach Mouradian, the mayor of the village of Broshyan and a fellow ARF unger who was murdered on April 2, 2013. Mouradian was 50 years old and had been mayor since 2005. The AYF stands with its fellow ungers in condemning violent acts against innocent leaders, which...
SAVE THE DATE! The Granite City "Antranig" AYF chapter is excited and ready to welcome all to southern Illinois for the 2013 AYF-YOARF Midwest Junior Olympics. A weekend of athletics, family and fun awaits you. Look for more details in the coming months as we finalize the weekend's events. WHAT: AYF-YOARF Midwest Junior Olympics WHEN: July 12-14, 2013 WHERE:...