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CONFERENCE ON PREVENTION OF GENOCIDE AT UN HEADQUARTERS
http://www.armradio.am/en/2013/04/05/conference-on-prevention-of-genocide-at-un-headquarters/
15:21 05.04.2013
Scientific conference on the prevention of genocide was held at the
UN headquarters in New York. The event sponsored by the Armenian
Permanent Mission of Armenia to the UN and a number of NGOs featured
representatives of UN member states, experts and foreign guests.
Armenian Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Karen Nazaryan
noted in his opening remarks that the crime of genocide reoccurs
in different parts of the world and emphasized the importance of
international cooperation on the prevention of genocide and the
punishment of the crime.
Speaking about the international recognition of the Armenian Genocide,
the Ambassador said "Armenia continues the consistent steps in that
direction and the Turkish authorities will have to recognize the
Genocide sooner or later, despite their policy of denial."
The Ambassador welcomed the position of all countries and international
organizations that have recognized the Armenian Genocide and hailed
the stance of all Turkish intellectuals, students and citizens, who
support the struggle for recognition and condemnation of the Armenian
Genocide aware of the importance of recognition and prevention of
similar crimes in the future.
The event featured the screening of Michael Hakobian's documentary
"Voices from the Lake" dedicated to Kharberd massacres.
The winners of the composition contest on the Armenian genocide were
presented diplomas and gifts.
http://www.armradio.am/en/2013/04/05/conference-on-prevention-of-genocide-at-un-headquarters/
15:21 05.04.2013
Scientific conference on the prevention of genocide was held at the
UN headquarters in New York. The event sponsored by the Armenian
Permanent Mission of Armenia to the UN and a number of NGOs featured
representatives of UN member states, experts and foreign guests.
Armenian Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Karen Nazaryan
noted in his opening remarks that the crime of genocide reoccurs
in different parts of the world and emphasized the importance of
international cooperation on the prevention of genocide and the
punishment of the crime.
Speaking about the international recognition of the Armenian Genocide,
the Ambassador said "Armenia continues the consistent steps in that
direction and the Turkish authorities will have to recognize the
Genocide sooner or later, despite their policy of denial."
The Ambassador welcomed the position of all countries and international
organizations that have recognized the Armenian Genocide and hailed
the stance of all Turkish intellectuals, students and citizens, who
support the struggle for recognition and condemnation of the Armenian
Genocide aware of the importance of recognition and prevention of
similar crimes in the future.
The event featured the screening of Michael Hakobian's documentary
"Voices from the Lake" dedicated to Kharberd massacres.
The winners of the composition contest on the Armenian genocide were
presented diplomas and gifts.