ANCA Western Region

ANCA Western Region to Host Armenia’s Ombudsman Arman Tatoyan in California for 10th Anniversary of ANCA Grassroots

The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR) announced that it will host the Human Rights Defender of Armenia Arman Tatoyan on a two-week delegation visit to California to mark the 10th anniversary of its highly successful ANCA Grassroots Conference initiative. In keeping with this biennial tradition and to comply with the COVID-19 health protocols, the ANCA-WR Board of Directors has decided to host an outdoor ANCA Grassroots Luncheon honoring Dr. Tatoyan at noon on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in lieu of the weekend conference. Space is limited, so interested parties should purchase their tickets ($150 per person) online as soon as pos (more...)

ANCA Western Region Endorses Paul Koretz for Los Angeles City Controller

The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR) has endorsed Councilmember Paul Koretz for Los Angeles City Controller. The endorsement followed a virtual meeting between Councilmember Koretz and the ANCA Western Region Board of Directors. The City Controller is the elected paymaster, auditor, and chief accounting officer for the city of Los Angeles. The mandated functions of the Controller are divided amongst three divisions: Audit Services, Accounting Operations, and Financial Reporting and Analysis – in addition to Executive Office and Management Services leadership and staff. (more...)

San Diego and Torrance Rescind Proclamations in Response to Community Outrage

The Mayors of San Diego and Torrance have rescinded two proclamations whitewashing Azerbaijan’s human rights abuses in response to community outrage and the Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region’s (ANCA-WR) grassroots activism. The proclamations, issued to mark the occasion of “Azerbaijan’s restoration of independence”, proclaimed Azerbaijan to be an historic beacon of freedom and democracy in the region, as well as a model of “harmonious coexistence” between peoples – a blatant distortion of reality serving only to embolden one of the most authoritarian and repressive regimes on earth, and cover up Baku’s systematic dehumanization and persecution o (more...)

Apply to Become an ANCA-WR District Ambassador

The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR) is excited to launch its innovative District Ambassador Program, with the goal of ensuring Armenian-American interests and policy priorities are properly represented in every Congressional district throughout the western United States. “In an effort to further expand our reach and harness the full grassroots advocacy potential, we’re excited to launch the District Ambassador Program,” remarked ANCA-WR Executive Director Armen Sahakyan. “I encourage Armenian-Americans and friends of Armenia who are interested in getting more involved with our advocacy agenda to apply for the program.” Registration (more...)

Become a Rapid Responder

The ANCA has made it easier than ever to ensure your voice is heard in the Halls of Government on the federal, state and local levels, with the ANCA Rapid Responder System.

By signing up, you allow the ANCA to automatically send pre-written letters on your behalf to your legislators. This system ensures that your views and values are shared immediately with key decision makers, every time that the ANCA posts an action alert. This is especially vital when events develop quickly and every minute counts. (We will, of course, forward you a copy of the letter sent on your behalf for your files.) (more...)