ANCA Western Region

ANCA-WR Interns Wrap Up a Successful Internship Program

The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR) wrapped up an action-packed summer, after 12 interns completed an 11-week Internship Program. During this time, they honed their leadership skills, got firsthand experience with the inner workings of the government, and engaged in issues facing the Armenian-American community. COVID-19, the ANCA-WR pivoted its program, taking the internship virtual for the first time. “Despite COVID-19, we were able to provide a rewarding and impactful learning experience, while prioritizing the health and safety of our interns” said Joseph Kaskanian, ANCA-WR Board Member and liaison to the Internship Committee. (more...)

Colorado Governor Signs Genocide Education Bill Into Law

Colorado Governor Jared Polis has signed a law that mandates the teaching of the Armenian Genocide and the Holocaust, among other cases of genocide, as a requirement for High School graduation in the Centennial State.

“Armenian Genocide education has been a long-standing goal of the ANCA-WR and was included in the language of the recent congressional resolutions recognizing the Genocide. After years of hard work and persistence, we are thrilled that Armenian Genocide education has become a reality in yet another state,” remarked Nora Hovsepian, Esq., chair of the Armenian National Committee of America Western Region (ANCA-WR). (more...)

ANCA Western Region, Coalition Partners Slam Turkish Government’s Renewed Genocide Denial Attempts

The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR) and coalition partners slammed Turkish President Erdogan and his government’s renewed attempts to deny the veracity of genocide perpetrated by the Ottoman Turkish government against the indigenous Christian Armenian, Greek, and Assyrian nations from 1915-1923, whereby over 3 million innocent people were massacred or deported. Republic of Turkey, the legal heir to the Ottoman Empire and its Turkic proxy Azerbaijan, are the only two countries to actively deny this crime against all of humanity. On June 16, 2020 the Directorate of Communications of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey issued a statement sharing det (more...)

ANCA-WR Announces Unprecedented 2020 Virtual Gala Banquet

GLENDALE, CA – Given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and health concerns, the Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR) announced that the organization will hold its annual Gala Banquet virtually. The Virtual Gala Banquet is set for Sunday, October 4, 2020. “Despite the challenges we are all facing due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, our work in service of the Armenian Cause goes on strong as ever,” remarked ANCA-WR Chair Nora Hovsepian, Esq. “We are excited to creatively leverage modern technology to deliver a spectacular and exciting virtual experience for all our guests, recognize deserving honorees, highlight the organization’s significant accomplish (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...)

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Support U.S. Debt-Forgiveness in Exchange for Armenian Forestation
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Ask Treasury Secretary Mnuchin to Negotiate a New U.S.-Armenia Double
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ANCA-WR Condemns Attack on the St. Gregory Armenian Church Center in San Francisco
09/18/2020

ANCA-WR Interns Wrap Up a Successful Internship Program
09/07/2020

ANCA-WR Condemns Global Spate of Armenophobic Hate Crimes
07/24/2020

ANCA Western Region, 13 National Coalition Partners Strongly Condemn Azerbaijan’s Attack Against Armenia
07/16/2020

ANCA-WR Education Committee Statement on Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum
07/13/2020

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2020 Internship Programs

Applications for the four 2020 Internship Program session are now available. Learn more and apply today. Also check out the Karabian Fellowship in Sacramento and Leo Sarkisian Internship in Washington, DC.

America We Thank You!

The ANCA Western Region spotlights the generosity by the American people and the efforts by the Near East Relief in rescuing and providing assistance to hundreds of thousands of survivors of the Armenian Genocide.

#HyeVotes

Check out the ANCA Western Region’s innovative campaign to expand the Armenian American voice in the electoral process.

#MarchtoJustice

Use the ANCA’s March to Justice Armenian American online advocacy tool to reach to your legislators on the issues you care about most – with just a few clicks.

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