Reflections
It Takes a Village
Glued to my phone, scrolling through feeds, trying to hold back my tears, and feeling so numb. My birthplace is in ruins, and I am flooded with memories, emotions, anger and guilt all mixed together […]
ARF
Youth
Remembering the Lisbon 5 in a Time of Crisis
CHICAGO, Ill.—On Sunday, July 26, members of the Chicago Armenian community came together to remember the sacrifices of the Lisbon 5 and reflect on their legacy in this time of crisis. Keeping our community together […]
History
Beyond Motherhood: Jeanne Parseghian, A Legacy of Leadership
In this empowerment series article, we meet Jeanne Parseghian, a French politician and member of the European Ecologie Les Verts (France’s Green Party). Parseghian was recently elected as mayor of Strasbourg, France. Born in Suresnes, […]
Announcements
ARF Eastern Region Presents Live COVID-19 Panel Discussion
WATERTOWN, Mass. – The Armenian Revolutionary Federation-Eastern Region (ARF-ER) will be hosting a live COVID-19 panel discussion on Facebook on Sunday, July 26 at 5 pm EDT as a public service to the community. The event will address […]
History
Beyond Motherhood: Female Fedayees
The ANCA Eastern Region’s Empowerment series continues with a lesson about the female fedayees who were instrumental in securing the future of the First Republic of Armenia. The term fedayee, derived from the Arabic word […]
News
National Solidarity Necessary to Overcome Crisis
On June 14, Yerkir.am published a conversation with Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Bureau chairman Hagop Der Khatchadourian regarding the current political events in Armenia. He emphasized the need for national cooperation and a new quality […]
Statements
In Support of the Lebanese Armenian Community
Dear Compatriots, Relatives, Sisters and Brothers, Once again, the Armenian people are in turbulent waters. Armenia and the Diaspora have been hit hard with the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, the Armenian community in Lebanon is […]
Community News
Armenian Weekly, Hairenik Offices Undergoing Renovations
WATERTOWN, Mass.—The proud home of the Hairenik and Armenian Weekly newspapers—the historic Hairenik Building—is getting renovated. The Hairenik Association started the renovation project on the first floor of the Bigelow Avenue building late last month […]
News
Ishkhanyan: “The key is the behavior and readiness of the current authorities.”
On May 25, the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Artsakh Central Committee released a statement regarding its decision not to participate in the newly-formed government of Artsakh. Following is an interview with ARF Artsakh Central Committee […]
Youth
AYF-ER Supports Justice for George Floyd
The Armenian Youth Federation-Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (AYF-YOARF) Eastern Region USA stands in solidarity with the family of George Floyd and the communities that are continually affected by this nation’s tragic history […]