Over 100 ANCA advocates took to Capitol Hill during ANCA Advocacy Days to call on Members of Congress to impose sanctions on Azerbaijan, support Armenia’s sovereignty, ensure Artsakh’s right of return, demand the immediate release of Armenian hostages, and expand U.S. genocide education initiatives that advance justice and prevent future genocides.
WASHINGTON, DC – The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) mobilized a broad-based, nationwide coalition of advocates for a powerful two-day campaign on Capitol Hill – April 1st and 2nd – advancing urgent calls for U.S. action to confront Azerbaijani and Turkish aggression, demand justice for the Armenian and Artsakh Genocides, and secure lasting peace and security in the South Caucasus. ANCA advocates participated in over 100 in-person meetings with Congressional offices and hand-delivered legislative briefing materials to all 540 House and Senate offices.
“Year after year, the strength of our Eastern Region delegation continues to grow – bringing a principled and passionate message of justice to Capitol Hill,” stated Dr. Ara Chalian, Chairman of the ANCA Eastern Region. “Our advocates carry with them the hopes of survivors, the resilience of our people, and the determination to ensure our story is told, remembered, and honored through concrete policy action.”
ANCA Western Region Chairman Oshin Harootoonian and California-based advocates with Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA)
ANCA Eastern Region Board Member Steve Mesrobian with Rep. Gabe Amo (D-RI)
“We are building a movement that reflects the full geographic and generational diversity of our community,” said Oshin Harootoonian, Chairman of the ANCA Western Region. “Advocacy Days are not just about Washington – they’re about nationwide empowerment. This year, our Western Region was proud to send a record number of participants, with activists representing every corner of our expansive Armenian American community – from California to Texas, Nevada to Washington.”
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“Advocacy Days are the very embodiment of civic engagement,” stated ANCA Chairman George Aghjayan. “They unite, in practice, our community behind our shared principles – securing Armenia, restoring Artsakh, protecting Armenian lives and land, and forging a safe and prosperous future for all Armenians. I am, as always, deeply inspired by our activists – from students to seasoned advocates – who traveled great distances to be here. Their participation is a powerful reminder to lawmakers that the Armenian American voice is organized, informed, and persistent in our pursuit of truth and accountability.”
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