ANCA Press Releases: 2023

ANCA-WR Board Member Anahid Oshagan Honored with California Senate District 25’s 2023 Woman in Law Award
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Dec 7, 2023
2023 ANCA-WR Awards Banquet Shines Spotlight on the Survivors of the Second Armenian Genocide in Artsakh
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Nov 20, 2023
ANCA-WR and Tatoyan Foundation Host Delegation From Syunik Province
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Nov 18, 2023
Representative Adam Schiff Introduces Resolution Calling for Accountability for Azerbaijani Crimes, and Return of all Armenian POWs and Hostages.
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Nov 14, 2023
Mayor Bass Appoints Three Armenians to Prominent Los Angeles City Commissions
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Nov 13, 2023
ANCA-WR Endorses Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman for Re-Election Amidst Armenian Organizations’ Roundtable Addressing Urgent Community Needs
Nov 8, 2023
LA County Supervisors Pass Motion to Provide Specialized Humanitarian Support for Artsakh Refugees
(Los Ang
Nov 7, 2023
ANCA Western Region Endorses Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s Re-Election Bid 
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Nov 1, 2023
Armenian Community Roundtable Discussion with Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel: Advocating for a Safer and Stronger Community
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Nov 1, 2023
ANCA-WR to Bestow Inaugural Steve Artinian Visionary Activist Award upon ANCA-Nevada Chapter Led by Lenna Hovanessian, Esq. at Nov. 12 Event
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Oct 26, 2023
ANCA-WR to Salute Historian, Professor and Titan of Armenian Studies Dr. Richard G. Hovannisian with 2023 Legacy Award at Upcoming Nov. 12 Ceremony
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Oct 24, 2023
Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region (ANCA-WR) Endorses Glendale City Councilmember Elen Asatryan for California State Assembly District 44
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Oct 24, 2023
Embracing Her Voice, Empowering Her Community: ANCA-WR to Honor KTLA 5’s Ellina Abovian with Excellence in Media Award for Her Ongoing Efforts to Raise Awareness About the Armenian Cause at Nov. 12 Event
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Oct 19, 2023
Advocacy in Action: ANCA-WR to Honor Longtime Activist Michael Mahdesian with Prestigious Vahan Cardashian Award at Nov. 12 Event
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Oct 16, 2023
ANCA-WR to Honor Ambassador Edward P. Djerejian with Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for His Inspiring Contributions to International Diplomacy at Nov. 12 Awards
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Oct 12, 2023
Leading With Integrity: ANCA-WR to Honor L.A. City Council President Paul Krekorian with Prestigious Advocate for Justice Award at Upcoming 2023 Gala
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Oct 10, 2023
Saluting a Living Legend: ANCA-WR to Honor First ICC Prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo at 2023 Awards Gala with Champion of International Justice Award for His Unwavering Support of Genocide Prevention in Artsakh
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Oct 5, 2023
ANCA-WR Condemns USC Annenberg’s Hosting of Turkish Ambassador and Azerbaijani Consul General at “Türkiye Conference” and Demands Apology 
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Sep 29, 2023
ANCA-Western Region Hosts Screening of “The Tales of the Blue Sky” by Vruir Tadevosian
Hosted on Thursday, September 14, 2023.
Sep 15, 2023
Biden Must Not Allow Genocide to Take Place in Artsakh, Elected Officials Demand of the Administration
On the heels of its announcement calling on the Biden Administration to take more decisive steps to prevent a genocide in Artsakh, the Pan Armenian Council of the Western U.S. organized a press confer
Aug 25, 2023
Pan Armenian Council of Western USA Calls Upon the Biden Administration to Take All Measures to End Azerbaijan’s Illegal Blockade of Artsakh 
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Aug 16, 2023
ANCA – North San Fernando Valley Endorses John Lee for Re-election to LA City Council CD 12
(Los Angeles, C
Aug 8, 2023
The 2023 ANCA Western Region Summer Interns Are Poised to Tackle the Challenges of Our Nations for Years to Come
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] (Glendale, CA) - The Armenian National Committee of America Western Region (ANCA Western Region) is delighted to welcome this year's interns 
Jul 28, 2023
Turkish Consul in Los Angeles Lobbies Elected Officials to Ignore Armenian-American Concerns
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In late June 2023, Turkish Consul General in Los Angeles, Sinan Kuzum, disseminated a letter to California lawmakers in an attempt to
Jul 17, 2023
California State Senate Unanimously Adopts AJR1
(Sacramento, CA) — The Armenian National Committee of America Western Region (ANCA-WR) welcomes the passage and adoption of AJR-1 (introduced by Asm. Chris Holden) by the Califor
Jul 11, 2023
ANCA Western Region Family Mourns the Passing of Richard G. Hovannisian
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="62275" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_column_text] The ANCA Western Region family is deeply saddened to learn of the l
Jul 11, 2023
Friends of the ANCA Western Region Hold Successful Reception in Support of Congressman Adam Schiff’s US Senate Campaign
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text](Glendale, California) — On Wednesday, June 28, 2023, the Friends of the Armenian National Committee of America Western Region (ANCA Western Region), hosted
Jun 29, 2023
On International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, ANCA-WR Demands the Release of all Armenian POWs and Other Detainees Held by Azerbaijan
(Los Angeles, June 26, 2023) - The Armenian National Committee of America - Western Region (ANCA-WR) vehemently denounces the ongoing human rights violations perpetrated against Armenian prisoners of
Jun 26, 2023
On World Refugee Day, ANCA-WR Urges UNHCR to Aid Displaced Armenians from Artsakh
By Sonia Meroian On this solemn occasion of World Refugee Day, we stand united in honoring the unwavering resilience and indomitable endura
Jun 20, 2023
ANCA Western Region Meets with Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text](Los Angeles, CA) – On June 14, 2023, Armenian National Committee of America Western Region (ANCA-WR) representatives met with Los Angeles County Supervisor
Jun 15, 2023
ANCA Western Region HyeVotes Candidate Forum Held for Los Angeles City Council District 6
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text](Los Angeles, CA) – The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR) HyeVotes initiative hosted a candidate forum on Wednesday, June, 7
Jun 9, 2023
Friends of ANCA Western Region Host Well-Attended Welcome Reception for City of Glendale Mayor Dan Brotman
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] (Glendale, California) — On Thursday, May 25, the Friends of the ANCA Western Region, led by community activist Ronnie Gharibian, organized a
May 26, 2023
HyeVotes Candidate Forum on June 7 for Los Angeles City Council District 6 Election
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text](Los Angeles, CA) — The Armenian National Committee of America - Western Region (ANCA-Western Region) will hold a HyeVotes Candidate Forum for Los Angeles C
May 25, 2023
ANCA Western Region Endorses Adrin Nazarian for Los Angeles City Council District 2
(Los Angeles, CA) The Armenian National Committee of America - Western Region (ANCA-WR) proudly announces its endorsement of former Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian for Los Angeles
May 24, 2023
The Pan-Armenian Council of the Western United States Hosts “The 2023 Global Armenian Diaspora: Combining Thought and Action” Conference
(Glendale, California) The Pan-Armenian Council of Western USA (PAC WUSA) successfully hosted a conference titled "The 2023 Global Armenian Diaspora: Combining Thought and Action" The confere
May 9, 2023
California State Legislature stands in solidarity with Artsakh and calls for accountability for the Armenian Genocide
Apr 27, 2023
ANCA Western Region Representatives Meet With Governor Newsom On Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
(Sacramento, California) — The ANCA Western Region met with California Governor Gavin Newsom in Sacramento on Monday April 24, 2023: the108th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.
Apr 25, 2023
Congressman Adam Schiff Introduces Resolution Recognizing Independence of Artsakh and Condemning Azeri Aggression
On April 24, 2023, the 108th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, Congressman Adam Schiff introduced a bold resolution recognizing t
Apr 24, 2023
Hundreds Attend LAUSD and ANCA Western Region Education Committee Event in Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide
(Los Angeles, California) - On April 19, 2023, hundreds of students, parents, teachers, and administrators gathered to com
Apr 21, 2023
ANCA Western Region Education Committee Develops Armenian Genocide Education K-12 Teacher’s Guide in Collaboration with LAUSD’s Kelly Gonez
The ANCA Western Region Education Committee in partne
Apr 6, 2023
Friends of ANCA Western Region Hold Fundraising Reception for Senator Anthony Portantino’s Congressional Campaign
(Glendale, California) On March 30, the Friends of ANCA Western Region held a fundraising reception for Senator Anthony Portantino in his bid for Congress to succeed Re
Apr 2, 2023
ANCA-WR-Backed AJR-1 passes through the California Assembly
Mar 31, 2023
ANCA Western Region Honors Educators at Sold-Out Armenian Genocide Education Awards Luncheon
(Glendale, California) On March 25, 2023, a sold out crowd of nearly 250 honored guests, dignitaries, and community members gathered for the
Mar 27, 2023
Seven Distinguished Educators to be Honored at the Armenian Genocide Education Awards Luncheon
(Glendale, CA) – The Armenian National Committee of America - Western Region’s Education Committee announced that it will recogni
Mar 16, 2023
ANCA-WR Joins in Honoring Vivian Ekchian, Glendale Unified School District Superintendent, Among 13 Women Honored During LA County’s 38th Annual Women of the Year Commemorative Celebration
(Los Angeles, California) On March 13, 2023, the LA County Board of Supervisors and the Commission for Women held their 
Mar 14, 2023
Dr. Mouradian to Receive the Richard G. Hovannisian Higher Educator Award at the Armenian Genocide Education Awards Luncheon
(Glendale, California) – The Armenian National Committee of America - Western Region’s
Mar 14, 2023
Christina Pascucci and Dr. Astourian To Be Honored at the 6th Annual Armenian Genocide Education Awards Luncheon; Araksya Karapetyan to MC the Ceremony
(Glendale, California)—The Armenian National Committee of America Western Region
Mar 8, 2023
ANCA Western Region Endorses Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s Re-Election Bid 
(Glendale, California)—On Wednesday, February
Feb 23, 2023
Armenia Victorious at International Court of Justice as Azerbaijan is Ordered to End the Artsakh Blockade
(Los Angeles, California)—On February
Feb 23, 2023
The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region Endorses Senator Portantino for Congress
Los Angeles, CA - The Armenian National Comm
Feb 21, 2023
Over 200 Community Members Attend Town Hall with Republic of Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan
Feb 7, 2023
ANCA-Western Region Endorses Rep. Adam Schiff’s Senate Campaign
(Los Angeles, California)—On the heels of his
Feb 2, 2023
ANCA-Western Region Hosts the First Ever LA Healing Circles Sessions
Jan 30, 2023
Motion Led By L.A. County Supervisors Barger and Horvath Passes with a Unanimous Vote Calling for End to Artsakh Blockade
Jan 26, 2023
Katia Tavitian Karageuzian’s “Forbidden Homeland” Book Launch Gathers Crowd of Over 200 Community Members
The
Jan 25, 2023
Friends of ANCA-WR to Hold Fundraiser for Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s Re-Election Campaign
Jan 23, 2023
Ferrahian High School Students Loudly Demand President Biden to “End The Blockade of Artsakh” During Rally
(Encino, California: January 20, 2023) - On the 40th day of Azerbaijan’s illegal blockade of the Lachin corridor - the single, life-preserving route that connects Armenia with Artsakh -
Jan 20, 2023
ANCA-WR Among 200+ Organizations Signaling Support for the Welcome Corps, New Private Refugee Sponsorship Program
Jan 19, 2023
Over 100 Pilibos High School Students Demand Action from President Biden in Seeking an End to Azerbaijan’s Illegal Blockade of Artsakh
Jan 18, 2023
TAKE URGENT ACTION NOW: SaveArtsakh.org Online Advocacy Campaign Launched by Pan Armenian Council 
Jan 11, 2023
The Timely Release of the Forbidden Homeland by ANCA-WR Education Committee Member Katia Karageuzian  
(Los Angeles, Californi
Jan 10, 2023
ANCA-WR Education Committee to Honor K-12 & Higher Education Instructors at Armenian Genocide Education Award Luncheon
(Glendale, CA) –
Jan 9, 2023
Joint Letter by Community and Political Advocacy Organizations Demanding Immediate Action by President Biden to End Azerbaijan’s Illegal Blockade of Artsakh
 
Jan 9, 2023

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