#BREAKING: 36 U.S. lawmakers - led by Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) & Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) - have urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to impose Global Magnitsky sanctions on Azerbaijani officials and demand the release of Armenian POWs & Artsakh's political leaders. “This bipartisan letter—led by Representatives Dina Titus and Chris Smith—sends a powerful message that America must stand on the side of justice and accountability,” stated ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian. “We thank all the Members of Congress who signed this letter for demanding immediate Magnitsky sanctions against Azerbaijani officials involved in war crimes and the unlawful detention of Armenian political leaders and POWs. Durable peace in the region requires the release of all illegally detained Armenians, the withdrawal of Azerbaijani forces from Armenian territory, and, of course, support for the right of Artsakh Armenians to collectively return to their ancestral homes with dignity and security.” Read: https://lnkd.in/eABMVx6s
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The Armenian National Committee of America represents the views and values of Armenian and allied Americans. Working in coordination with a network of offices, chapters and supporters throughout the United States and affiliated organizations around the world, the ANCA actively advances the concerns of the Armenian American community on a broad range of issues. The main goals of the ANCA are to foster public awareness in support of a free, united and independent Armenia; To influence and guide U.S. policy on matters of interest to the Armenian American community; To represent the collective Armenian American viewpoint on matters of public policy, while serving as liaison between the community and their elected officials. The ANCA is active in a number of areas and engages in a wide variety of political and educational activities, including: Initiating legislation on issues of concern to the Armenian American community, such as strengthening Armenia as a secure, prosperous and democratic state; supporting Nagorno Karabagh's right to self-determination and independence within secure borders; increasing U.S. aid levels to Armenia to promote economic and democratic development; securing direct U.S. aid to Nagorno Karabagh; ensuring the appropriate commemoration of the Armenian Genocide; and encouraging Turkey and Azerbaijan to lift their blockades and adhere to international standards for human rights and humanitarian practices. Participating in the American electoral process at the federal, state, and local levels by educating elected officials about Armenian American issues and providing Armenian American voters with up-to-date information about the positions of candidates on Armenian American concerns. The ANCA regularly endorses candidates, organizes voter registration drives, and distributes Candidate Questionnaires, Congressional Report Cards and Election Guides to Armenian American voters.
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Are you a student leader or activist passionate about Armenian issues? Apply to the Armenian National Committee of America’s prestigious 2025 Leo Sarkisian Summer Internship! Spend six weeks working toward your career goals while simultaneously advocating for Artsakh and Armenia. Apply today to not only contribute to the advancement of Armenian policy issues but also explore career opportunities in the nation’s capital. The program is open to students with various academic backgrounds and/or career plans – everyone will have a purpose and benefit from the program at the ANCA. Accepted participants will live in the ANCA Aramian House, a unique opportunity to connect with our Armenian identity and create lifelong friendships. The 2025 ANCA Leo Sarkisian Internship program will run from June 16th to July 25th, 2025. Apply by April 14th, 2025. To apply, visit anca.org/internship If you have any questions, email lsi@anca.org
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The ANCA was proud to host the Rose & Alex Pilibos Armenian School 8th graders for an afternoon of pizza and politics - with a special focus on the importance of youth voices to stand up for Artsakh and defend Armenia. #Pilibos #Pilibos55 #UnstoppablePilibos #ArmenianSchool #ANCAyouth #youthempowerment
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🆘 ACT NOW: ARMENIANS HELD HOSTAGE IN BAKU Azerbaijani authorities continue to illegally detain Armenian civilians and POWs, violating human rights and international law. We’re calling on the OSCE to step in — to investigate, report, and demand their release. ✍️ Sign the petition today: 👉 https://lnkd.in/e5mUEWen 📢 Help bring international pressure to bear. #FreeTheHostages #ArmenianPOWs #OSCE #HumanRights #Justice #StopAliyev #Armenia
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The first wave of ANCA advocates from across the U.S. have departed our national headquarters for Day 2 of #ANCAAdvocacy days on Capitol Hill, advancing a range of pro-Artsakh/Armenia policy priorities, including: -- Enforcing Prohibitions on Military Aid to Azerbaijan -- Imposing Magnitsky Sanctions Against Azerbaijani War Criminals -- Ensuring the Release of Unjustly Detained Armenian POWs and Political Prisoners -- Upholding the right of displaced Artsakh Armenians to return home under international protections. -- Supporting a Just, Dignified, and Durable Peace in the South Caucasus -- Integrating Armenian Genocide education in U.S. schools -- Safeguarding the Rights of Vulnerable Minority Communities in Syria -- Delivering Robust Humanitarian Assistance to Armenian Refugees -- Protecting Jerusalem’s Christian Armenian Quarter Review the full range of ANCA priorities at anca.org/priorities Join them in taking action by visiting anca.org/newCongress Follow and share their progress throughout the day on ANCA Social media channels
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DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 14TH! Are you a student leader or activist passionate about Armenian issues? Apply to the Armenian National Committee of America’s prestigious 2025 Leo Sarkisian Summer Internship! Spend six weeks working toward your career goals while simultaneously advocating for Artsakh and Armenia. Apply today to not only contribute to the advancement of Armenian policy issues but also explore career opportunities in the nation’s capital. The program is open to students with various academic backgrounds and/or career plans – everyone will have a purpose and benefit from the program at the ANCA. Accepted participants will live in the ANCA Aramian House, a unique opportunity to connect with our Armenian identity and create lifelong friendships. The 2025 ANCA Leo Sarkisian Internship program will run from June 16th to July 25th, 2025. Apply by April 14th, 2025. To apply, visit anca.org/internship If you have any questions, email lsi@anca.org
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ATTENTION UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES! Are you a student leader or activist passionate about Armenian issues? Apply to the Armenian National Committee of America’s prestigious 2025 Leo Sarkisian Summer Internship! Spend six weeks working toward your career goals while simultaneously advocating for Artsakh and Armenia. Apply today to not only contribute to the advancement of Armenian policy issues but also explore career opportunities in the nation’s capital. The program is open to students with various academic backgrounds and/or career plans – everyone will have a purpose and benefit from the program at the ANCA. Accepted participants will live in the ANCA Aramian House, a unique opportunity to connect with our Armenian identity and create lifelong friendships. The 2025 ANCA Leo Sarkisian Internship program will run from June 16th to July 25th, 2025. Apply by March 31st, 2025. To apply, visit anca.org/internship If you have any questions, email lsi@anca.org
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The ANCA, welcoming National Security Advisor Mike Waltz's public call for Azerbaijan's release of Armenian hostages, looks to US to press for: 1) The collected, protected return of Armenians to Artsakh 2) The withdrawal of Azerbaijani forces from sovereign Armenian territory [Interview in Armenian]
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Grateful to the Congressional Armenian Staff Association (CASA) members who shared their insights on career opportunities on Capitol Hill with our ANCA Rising Leaders during our Lucine Kouchakdjian Capitol Hill day. Each speaker - many alumni of the Hovig Apo Saghdejian Capital Gateway Program - offered first-hand accounts on life on Capitol Hill and how to succeed in a myriad of roles there. In addition to the 'lunch and learn' session with CASA, the #RisingLeaders are visiting 400 Congressional offices today, urging U.S. Representatives to co-sign a bipartisan letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio to enforce Section 907 restrictions on U.S. military aid to Azerbaijan. Co-sponsored by the AYF Eastern US and Western US, ANCA Rising Leaders and the Lucine Kouchakdjian Capitol Hill Day are made possible through a generous grant by Mr. Dean Shahinian, Esq., and the family and friends of Mrs. Lucine Zadoian Kouchakdjian. To learn more about ANCA youth and career programs, visit anca.org/youth #ANCARisingLeaders #CareerEmpowerment #CivicEngagement #ArmenianIdentity #YouthEmpowerment
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