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CANADIAN PROFESSOR DELIVERS LECTURE ON GENOCIDE IN YEREVAN
PanARMENIAN.Net
December 2, 2011 - 16:25 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian Assembly of America's Yerevan Office,
as part of its ongoing Youth Club lecture series, hosted a special
presentation by Dr. Alan Whitehorn on the Armenian Genocide and the
challenges facing Armenian society.
Professor Whitehorn of the Royal Military College of Canada is an
expert on human rights and genocide. He is also a specialist on
Canadian politics. Whitehorn, also a poet, has published numerous
books and articles.
During his presentation, Whitehorn stressed the importance of proper
human rights and genocide education, and focused on key methods
to develop and improve genocide education in Armenia. In order to
better understand the magnitude of the crime, Whitehorn underscored
the importance of addressing the multifaceted dimensions of genocide
and the consequences of its denial. He also explained that when
discussing the subject matter with non-Armenians, the emphasis should
not just be on the numbers killed, but also on the lasting impact it
has throughout society. He went on to speak about the importance of
genocide recognition and compensation.
Dr. Whitehorn shared that he started studying the Armenian Genocide
when he was a college student. His grandmother greatly inspired him
with the stories of her trying journey of deportation and survival. He
visited the Republic of Armenia for the first time in 2005. Ever
since, he has been a regular guest at many Armenian universities,
public and private institutions, as well as government ministries.
PanARMENIAN.Net
December 2, 2011 - 16:25 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian Assembly of America's Yerevan Office,
as part of its ongoing Youth Club lecture series, hosted a special
presentation by Dr. Alan Whitehorn on the Armenian Genocide and the
challenges facing Armenian society.
Professor Whitehorn of the Royal Military College of Canada is an
expert on human rights and genocide. He is also a specialist on
Canadian politics. Whitehorn, also a poet, has published numerous
books and articles.
During his presentation, Whitehorn stressed the importance of proper
human rights and genocide education, and focused on key methods
to develop and improve genocide education in Armenia. In order to
better understand the magnitude of the crime, Whitehorn underscored
the importance of addressing the multifaceted dimensions of genocide
and the consequences of its denial. He also explained that when
discussing the subject matter with non-Armenians, the emphasis should
not just be on the numbers killed, but also on the lasting impact it
has throughout society. He went on to speak about the importance of
genocide recognition and compensation.
Dr. Whitehorn shared that he started studying the Armenian Genocide
when he was a college student. His grandmother greatly inspired him
with the stories of her trying journey of deportation and survival. He
visited the Republic of Armenia for the first time in 2005. Ever
since, he has been a regular guest at many Armenian universities,
public and private institutions, as well as government ministries.