Seven Distinguished Educators to be Honored at the Armenian Genocide Education Awards Luncheon

The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region’s Education Committee announced that it will recognize seven educators from various public schools across the United States who have gone above and beyond in their instruction and education about the Armenian Genocide in public schools at the 6th Annual ANCA-WR Armenian Genocide Education Awards Lunc (more...)

ANCA-WR Joins in Honoring Vivian Ekchian, Glendale Unified School District Superintendent, During LA County’s 38th Annual Women of the Year Commemorative Celebration

On March 13, 2023, the LA County Board of Supervisors and the Commission for Women held their 38th Annual Women of the Year Commemorative Celebration. The Armenian National Committee of America Western Region was a sponsor of the event and attended to support the (more...)

Dr. Mouradian to Receive the Richard G. Hovannisian Higher Educator Award at the Armenian Genocide Education Awards Luncheon

The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region’s Education Committee announced that Dr. Khatchig Mouradian will receive the prestigious Richard G. Hovannisian Higher Educator Award at the 6th Annual ANCA-WR Armenian Genocide Education Awards Luncheon held at Legacy Ballroom in Glendale, CA (more...)

Christina Pascucci and Dr. Astourian To Be Honored at Armenian Genocide Education Awards Luncheon; Araksya Karapetyan to MC the Ceremony

The Armenian National Committee of America Western Region’s Education Committee announced that Dr. Stephan H. Astourian will receive the Armenian Genocide Education Legacy award at the 6th Annual Armenian Genocide Education Awards Luncheon on Saturday, March 25 at Legacy Ballroom 6410 San F (more...)

ANCA Western Region Endorses Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s Re-Election Bid

On Wednesday, February 22, during a fundraising reception hosted by the Friends of the Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region, the ANCA-Western Region announced its endorsement of Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s re-election in 2024. (more...)

Armenia Victorious at International Court of Justice: Azerbaijan Ordered to End the Artsakh Blockade

On February 22, 2023, on the 73rd day of the Azerbaijan’s illegal blockade of Artsakh, the International Court of Justice, the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, has granted preliminary measures to Armenia’s application and ordered Azerbaijan to take all measures to ensure the unimpeded movement of persons, vehicles, and cargo along both directions of the Lachin corridor. (more...)

The Armenian National Committee of America Western Region Endorses Senator Portantino for Congress

The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR) today announced its endorsement of Senator Anthony Portantino in his bid for Congress to succeed Rep. Adam Schiff in the 30th Congressional District of California. Senator Portantino has been a stalwart ally of the Armenian-American community throughout his long political career. His leadership on Armenian-American issues has expanded and strengthened relations between the State of California, the Republic of Armenia, and the Republic of Artsakh, including his establishment of the Select Committee on California, Armenia an (more...)

200 in Attendance at Town Hall with Republic of Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan

On February 6th, the Armenian National Committee of America Western Region (ANCA-WR) hosted a packed Town Hall meeting with the State Minister of the Republic of Artsakh Ruben Vardanyan, who joined virtually from behind the blockade in Artsakh, to update the community about the current situation and illegal blockade by Azerbaijan which has now lasted over eight weeks. (more...)

ANCA-Western Region Endorses Rep. Adam Schiff’s Senate Campaign

On the heels of his announcement that he is running in 2024, the Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR) is proud to endorse Adam Schiff for United States Senate. Throughout his career in Congress, Rep. Schiff has been a tireless advocate for the Armenian-American community, consistently standing up for justice and human rights for the people of Armenia and Artsakh. (more...)

ANCA-Western Region Hosts the First Ever LA Healing Circles Sessions

ANCA-Western Region, in coordination with the Los Angeles Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department, organized the first-ever Los Angeles Healing Circles sessions to engage in intercommunal dialogue on the subjects of Armenophobia, racism, prejudice, and discrimination. These sessions were organized to allow a space for open dialogue between communities to gain powerful insights about others’ experiences and struggles, and cultivate new pathways to pursue policy reforms that address the needs of all communities in LA. (more...)

Motion Led By L.A. County Supervisors Barger and Horvath Passes with a Unanimous Vote

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors convened on Tuesday January 24th to discuss a motion calling for an end to the blockade of the Lachin corridor, the sole route that connects Artsakh with the rest of the world. The motion was spearheaded by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Lindsey Horvath as an urgent plea to the Chief Executive Office’s Legislative Affairs and Intergovernmental Relatio (more...)

Katia Tavitian Karageuzian’s “Forbidden Homeland” Book Launch

The ANCA-Western Region Education Committee organized a “kinetzon”, or wine blessing, for one of its own members, author Katia Tavitian Karaguezian, in a b (more...)

Friends of ANCA-WR to Hold Fundraiser for Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s Re-Election Campaign

he Friends of the Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region will hold a fundraising event on February 22nd at Phoenicia Restaurant in Glendale to support Supervisor Kathryn Barger of Los Angeles County’s fifth district in her 2024 final reelection campaign. (more...)

Ferrahian High School Students Loudly Demand President Biden to “End The Blockade of Artsakh”

On the 40^th day of Azerbaijan’s illegal blockade of the Lachin corridor – the single, life-preserving route that connects Armenia with Artsakh – Holy Martyrs Ferrahian Armenian middle and high school students rallied for an end to the blockade while waving Artsakh flags and demanding justice. The “Walk for Artsakh” rally was a near 4-mile walk that began at the school’s campus and led students and community activists through main streets of Los Angeles. (more...)

Over 100 Pilibos High School Students Demand Action from President Biden

On the 37th day of Azerbaijan’s illegal blockade of the Lachin corridor – the single, life-preserving route that connects Armenia with Artsakh – representatives of the Armenian National Committee of America Western Region (ANCA-WR) met with Rose & Alex Pilibos Armenian School’s high school students to brief them about the ongoing humanitarian crisis and mobilize them to participate in the #SaveArtsakh campaign. (more...)

TAKE URGENT ACTION NOW: SaveArtsakh.org Launched by Pan Armenian Council

As 120,000 Armenians in Artsakh enter their second month of a cruel and illegal blockade by Azerbaijan, the Pan-Armenian Council of the Western Region (PAC-WUSA) has launched an online advocacy campaign which allows concerned advocates to call the White House and email President Biden urging him to take immediate action to end the crisis, open and secure the Lachin Corridor, and send urgent humanitarian aid. (more...)

Seven Distinguished Educators to be Honored at the Armenian Genocide Education Awards Luncheon

ANCA-WR Joins in Honoring Vivian Ekchian, Glendale Unified School District Superintendent, During LA County’s 38th Annual Women of the Year Commemorative Celebration

Dr. Mouradian to Receive the Richard G. Hovannisian Higher Educator Award at the Armenian Genocide Education Awards Luncheon

Christina Pascucci and Dr. Astourian To Be Honored at Armenian Genocide Education Awards Luncheon; Araksya Karapetyan to MC the Ceremony

ANCA Western Region Endorses Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s Re-Election Bid

Armenia Victorious at International Court of Justice: Azerbaijan Ordered to End the Artsakh Blockade

The Armenian National Committee of America Western Region Endorses Senator Portantino for Congress

200 in Attendance at Town Hall with Republic of Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan

ANCA-Western Region Endorses Rep. Adam Schiff’s Senate Campaign

ANCA-Western Region Hosts the First Ever LA Healing Circles Sessions

Motion Led By L.A. County Supervisors Barger and Horvath Passes with a Unanimous Vote

Katia Tavitian Karageuzian’s “Forbidden Homeland” Book Launch

Friends of ANCA-WR to Hold Fundraiser for Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s Re-Election Campaign

Ferrahian High School Students Loudly Demand President Biden to “End The Blockade of Artsakh”

Over 100 Pilibos High School Students Demand Action from President Biden

TAKE URGENT ACTION NOW: SaveArtsakh.org Launched by Pan Armenian Council

Seven Distinguished Educators to be Honored at the Armenian Genocide Education Awards Luncheon

ANCA-WR Joins in Honoring Vivian Ekchian, Glendale Unified School District Superintendent, During LA County’s 38th Annual Women of the Year Commemorative Celebration

Dr. Mouradian to Receive the Richard G. Hovannisian Higher Educator Award at the Armenian Genocide Education Awards Luncheon

Christina Pascucci and Dr. Astourian To Be Honored at Armenian Genocide Education Awards Luncheon; Araksya Karapetyan to MC the Ceremony

ANCA Western Region Endorses Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s Re-Election Bid

Armenia Victorious at International Court of Justice: Azerbaijan Ordered to End the Artsakh Blockade

The Armenian National Committee of America Western Region Endorses Senator Portantino for Congress

200 in Attendance at Town Hall with Republic of Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan

ANCA-Western Region Endorses Rep. Adam Schiff’s Senate Campaign

ANCA-Western Region Hosts the First Ever LA Healing Circles Sessions

Motion Led By L.A. County Supervisors Barger and Horvath Passes with a Unanimous Vote

Katia Tavitian Karageuzian’s “Forbidden Homeland” Book Launch

Friends of ANCA-WR to Hold Fundraiser for Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s Re-Election Campaign

Ferrahian High School Students Loudly Demand President Biden to “End The Blockade of Artsakh”

Over 100 Pilibos High School Students Demand Action from President Biden

TAKE URGENT ACTION NOW: SaveArtsakh.org Launched by Pan Armenian Council

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