BOSTON, Mass.—The AYF-YOARF Greater Boston ‘Nejdeh’ Chapter is launching 24 Days of Action, a campaign designed to raise awareness and demand justice, recognition and reparations for the Armenian Genocide. The 24 Days of Action will begin on April 1st and will conclude on April 24th. Throughout these 24 days, the organization will be highlighting events taking place in the Greater Boston community. They will be hosting various events organized by the AYF and launching social media campaigns, political lobbying efforts, demonstrations, cultural displays, forums and protests.
| Day 1—Monday, April 1, 2019 | Represent Armenia: Wear Armenian Genocide apparel to school/work and post on social media |
| Day 2—Tuesday, April 2, 2019 | Social media campaign: #AgainstErdogan |
| Day 3—Wednesday, April 3, 2019 | Social media campaign: #AgainstConsulGeneralofBoston |
| Day 4—Thursday, April 4, 2019 | Armenian Genocide Commemoration & lecture by Dr. Helen C. Evans ‘Medieval Traditions of Commemoration, Goddard Chapel, Tufts University, 7 p.m. |
| Day 5—Friday, April 5, 2019 | Gratitude campaign for countries that have recognized Armenian Genocide |
| Day 6—Saturday, April 6, 2019 | Social media campaign: Armenian Inventors Who Changed the World |
| Day 7—Sunday, April 7, 2019 | Finding Our Roots: An Armenian Genealogy presentation by ARF-ER Central Committee Chair George Aghjayan, St. Stephen’s Church Hall, 1 p.m., $10 entrance fee |
| Day 8—Monday, April 8, 2019 | Living in a Diaspora: Share your experience in the Armenian community on social media with #TurkeyFailed |
| Day 9—Tuesday, April 9, 2019 | St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School presentation |
| Day 10—Wednesday, April 10, 2019 | Book Presentation: Acknowledgement and Condemnation: The Trials of the Young Turks in 1919-1921 & 1926 [7:30pm, free admission, Agoump] |
| Day 11—Thursday, April 11, 2019 | Sign a Petition for Human Rights Activism |
| Day 12—Friday, April 12, 2019 | MA State House Commemoration (10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) & poster preparation (Agoump) |
| Day 13—Saturday, April 13, 2019 | Social media campaign: Who Said It? Share your favorite Armenian quote… |
| Day 14—Sunday, April 14, 2019 | Attend church |
| Day 15—Monday, April 15, 2019 | Participate in the membership video of William Saroyan (“I should like to see…”) |
| Day 16—Tuesday, April 16, 2019 | Social media campaign: Stand Up For Your Survivor |
| Day 17—Wednesday, April 17, 2019 | Share CHTC video—Mer Hairenik |
| Day 18—Thursday, April 18, 2019 | Cycle Against Denial, Rev’d, 7:30 p.m. |
| Day 19—Friday, April 19, 2019 | Letters to Trump |
| Day 20—Saturday, April 20, 2019 | Annual Procession and Raising of the Armenian flag at the 104th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, Lowell, Mass. |
| Day 21—Sunday, April 21, 2019 | Attend church |
| Day 22—Monday, April 22, 2019 | Commemorating the 1.5 million lives: “This Establishment is Closed.” |
| Day 23—Tuesday, April 23, 2019 | Protest at Harvard Square, 7 p.m. |
| Day 24—Wednesday, April 24, 2019 | Silent Protest and Armenian Genocide Commemoration at Armenian Heritage Park, Boston |
The entire Boston community is invited to come together and prove the Armenians’ call for justice has not ended. In fact, this will prove it has only just begun.
Contact the Greater Boston ‘Nejdeh’ Chapter directly with any questions and follow AYF Greater Boston ‘Nejdeh’ Chapter on Facebook for updates.
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Please also remember the Annual Walk Against Genocide at 1:30 – 3:00 pm on Sunday April 28, 2019. Walk concludes at the Armenian Monument on Rose Kennedy Parkway with presentations by representatives of victimized groups.
Paul Rabchenuk, Chairman
Greater Boston Committee to Commemorate the Ukrainian Famine Genocide of 1932-1933 THE HOLODOMOR