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ANCA Welcomes New Wave of Professionals Seeking Public Policy Careers in Washington, DC

-- Hovig Apo Saghdejian Capital Gateway Program Kicks Off Fall 2018 Class

WASHINGTON, DC – A stellar group of public policy graduates from universities across the U.S. and as far away as China have arrived in Washington, DC as the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) kicks off its Fall 2018 session of the Hovig Apo Saghdejian Capital Gateway Program.

These young professionals, who hold degrees ranging from Bachelors to PhDs, are part of the growing pool of Armenian Americans seeking public policy, political, media, and development positions in the nation’s capital.

“Heading into the Fall, we’re impressed by the incredible talent of our latest (more...)

ANCA Calls on FAA to Facilitate Dialogue on Non-Stop U.S.-Armenia Flights

Direct Connection Will Promote More Convenient Tourism and Faster Cargo Movement

WASHINGTON, DC – The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) has called upon the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to facilitate the launch of non-stop flights from the United States to the Republic of Armenia – easing transit for tourists, speeding up business travel and cargo movement – while deepening the bilateral ties between two friendly nations.

In a letter shared on the eve of Armenian Independence Day, ANCA Chairman Raffi Hamparian encouraged Acting FAA Administrator Dan Elwell to engage with Armenia’s civil aviation authorities on concrete steps toward this power (more...)

ANCA of Silicon Valley Hosts Inaugural “Meet and Greet” with National Chairman Raffi Hamparian

LOS GATOS, CA – A standing room only crowd of young Armenian American professionals, community leaders, and public officials gathered for the launch of the Armenian National Committee of America’s new Silicon Valley division (ANCA Silicon Valley).

ANCA National Chairman Raffi Hamparian offered remarks at the chapter’s inaugural event, briefing those in attendance on the full range of federal pro-Armenian priorities pursued by the organization. (more...)

Activists Call on U.S. House Republican Leadership to Allow a Vote on H.Res.220

-- Bipartisan Genocide-Prevention Resolution Draws on Lessons of Turkey’s Genocide of Armenian, Greek, Assyrian, Chaldean, Syriac and other Christian Nations

WASHINGTON, DC – Amid unprecedented strains in U.S.-Turkey ties – with Ankara’s traditional advocates and apologists on Capitol Hill running for cover – the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) has launched a petition drive asking U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and Majority Leaders Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) to schedule an immediate up-or-down vote on H.Res.220, a bipartisan genocide-prevention measure that draws upon the lessons of the Armenian Genocide and the broader Ottoman Turkish genocidal campaign to (more...)

ANCA Urges Close Congressional Scrutiny of President Trump’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan Nominee

-- Activists Nationwide are Urging their Senators to Ask the Tough Questions

WASHINGTON, DC – Armenian Americans, friends of Armenia, human rights activists, and advocates for peace are calling on their U.S. Senators to carefully scrutinize President Trump’s nomination of career Foreign Service Officer Earle Litzenberger to serve as Ambassador to Azerbaijan, as part of an Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) nationwide advocacy campaign. (more...)

ANCA Calls for Investigation into Azerbaijan/Israel Arms Export Violation

Seeks Public State Department Review of Potentially Illegal Use of U.S. Parts in a 2017 Israeli Drone Attack Ordered by Azerbaijan against Artsakh

WASHINGTON, DC – The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) called on the U.S. Department of State this week to officially investigate the potentially illegal use of U.S. defense equipment in a 2017 Israeli drone attack by the Azerbaijani military against the Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) Republic.

In a letter to Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Tina Kaidanow, the ANCA requested an open inquiry into “potential U.S. arms export violations in connection with the Israeli government’s l (more...)

Congressional Armenian Caucus Congratulates Artsakh Independence

-- Calls for Direct Artsakh Participation in OSCE Minsk Group Peace Talks

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressional Armenian Caucus leaders commended the Republic of Artsakh’s “commitment to advance democratic governance and to the will of your people,” restating their bipartisan support for Artsakh’s full participation in Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Minsk Group-led peace talk, as the Republic celebrated 27 years of independence.

“The ANCA joins Congressional Armenian Caucus leaders in celebrating 27-years of Artsakh independence, extending our congratulations to the people of Artsakh for their ongoing commitment to the democracy, prosper (more...)

ANCA Interns Wrap-Up Action-Packed Summer of Diplomacy, Advocacy, and Education in Nation’s Capital

-- From MA to CA, Hovig Apo Saghdejian Capital Gateway and Leo Sarkisian Interns Engage Community and Congress to Advance Core Priorities

WASHINGTON, DC – The Armenian National Committee of America Leo Sarkisian (LSI) and Hovig Apo Saghdejian Capital Gateway Program (CGP) summer class returned to their communities, excited to work with local and regional advocates to expand political and media outreach and empower new activists after completing the ANCA’s 8-week Armenian American advocacy “boot camp.”

“This summer, our interns saw, firsthand, the impact of effective advocacy efforts in advancing core community priorities from strengthening the U.S.-Armenia rel (more...)

Saghdejian Family Adds to Hovig Apo Saghdejian Capital Gateway Endowment as Career Development Program Gears up for Fall 2018 Term

-- New $20,000 Donation from Apo and Nayiri Saghdejian Strengthens ANCA's Youth Empowerment

WASHINGTON, DC - Longtime community leader Apo Saghdejian and his daughter Nayiri presented a generous donation last week to the ANCA in honor of their late son and brother Hovig Apo Saghdejian, whose legacy has inspired the expansion of a unique career development program that has, to date, helped over 300 young professionals start careers in policy, politics, and media in the nation’s capital. (more...)

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ANCA Welcomes New Wave of Professionals Seeking Public Policy Careers in Washington, DC
09/24/2018

ANCA Calls on FAA to Facilitate Dialogue on Non-Stop U.S.-Armenia Flights
09/19/2018

ANCA of Silicon Valley Hosts Inaugural “Meet and Greet” with National Chairman Raffi Hamparian
09/18/2018

Speaker Ryan and Majority Leader McCarthy urged to schedule vote on Armenian Genocide Resolution

Activists Call on U.S. House Republican Leadership to Allow a Vote on H.Res.220
09/13/2018

ANCA Urges Close Congressional Scrutiny of President Trump’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan Nominee
09/06/2018

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