Symposium at Institute of World Politics to Commemorate Genocide

WASHINGTON—A symposium entitled, “The Armenian Genocide: A Century of Sorrow,” will take place on March 28 at the Institute of World Politics (IWP) in Washington, D.C. in commemoration of the Armenian Genocide Centennial. The event is organized and co-sponsored by Mastrapa Consultants and Political Developments Research Center.

'Turkey, the Legacy of Silence' — ‘Turkey, the Legacy of Silence’

The symposium will focus on the history and denial of genocide and justice, compensation and restitution for loss of life and property, Turkey’s destabilizing role in world politics, and the hidden Armenians of Turkey. The French documentary by Anna Benjamin and Guillaume Clere, “Turkey, the Legacy of Silence,” will debut on the East Coast at this event.

The speakers at“Century of Sorrow” will be Dr. Gregory H. Stanton, president of Genocide Watch; Dr. Marek J. Chodakiewicz, IWP professor of history, Kosciuszko Chair in Polish Studies; Kate Nahapetian, government affairs director, Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA); Dr. Tania C. Mastrapa, founder of Mastrapa Consultants, IWP research professor; Steven Oshana, executive director, A Demand for Action; Vilen Khlgatyan, vice chairman, Political Developments Research Center; and Raffi Bedrosyan, activist and writer.

The symposium runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A reception will follow. The event is free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided. To R.S.V.P, e-mail Sarah Dwyer at sdwyer@iwp.edu, or register through Eventbrite.