ARF-ER, AYF-ER issue statement on President Biden’s recognition of the Armenian Genocide

The Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) is an Armenian political party founded in 1890 by Christapor Mikaelian, Stepan Zorian and Simon Zavarian. Today, the party operates in Armenia and all countries with an Armenian Diaspora. The ARF has served the Armenian nation during its worst hours and has given birth to numerous national heroes and organizations that have and continue to tend to the advocacy, educational, social and youth needs of the Armenian Diaspora following the Armenian Genocide.  The ARF Eastern Region Central Committee’s headquarters is the Hairenik Building in Watertown, MA. The ARF Eastern Region’s media (Hairenik Association) is also housed in this building, as are various other important Armenian community organizations. 

Founded in 1933, The Armenian Youth Federation is an international, non-profit, youth organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF). The AYF-YOARF Eastern United States stands on five pillars that guide its central activities and initiatives: Educational, Hai Tahd, Social, Athletic and Cultural. The AYF also promotes a fraternal attitude of respect for ideas and individuals amongst its membership. Unity and cooperation are essential traits that allow members of the organization to work together to realize the AYF’s objectives.