Current Year — #NAASR
Women Up Front: The Struggle for Social Justice in Armenia ~ Thursday, May 2, 2024 ~ In-Person (NAASR)
Join us for a panel discussion on women's social justice struggles in contemporary Armenia.
Unpacking the Armenian Government’s Minimization of the Armenian Genocide: Risks and Responses ~ Wednesday, May 1, 2024 ~ On Zoom
The event will examine the Armenian government's recent attempt to minimize the Armenian Genocide.
The Right of the First Night and Sexual Violence Against Armenian Women in the 19th Century ~ Monday, April 29, 2024 ~ In-Person (UCLA) and on YouTube
In this lecture, Dr. Anna Aleksanyan will discuss how different types of sexual violence, including the right of the first night, affected provincial Armenian life in the 19th century and what was done to prevent these acts of violence.
Melodies of Spring: An Event for Children ~ Saturday, April 27, 2024 ~ In-Person (NAASR)
Teni Apelian will be leading a workshop on storytelling, songs, and games in Armenian for children.
Teaching About the Armenian Genocide ~ Saturday, April 27, 2024 ~ In-Person (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee)
This one-day professional development seminar will provide support for teachers as they work to meet Wisconsin’s Act 30 genocide education mandate requirements for the classroom. During the day, educators will explore the interconnected histories of the Armenian Genocide, the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, and the Armenian community of Wisconsin.