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Armenian National Committee of America
1711 N Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
Tel. (202) 775-1918
Fax. (202) 775-5648
Email [email protected]
Internet www.anca.org
PRESS RELEASE
April 20, 2007
Contact: Elizabeth S. Chouldjian
Tel: (202) 775-1918
ANCA LAUNCHES "CLICK FOR JUSTICE" CAMPAIGN
TO END THE CYCLE OF GENOCIDE
-- Grassroots Campaign Mobilizes E-Advocates
to Join Nation's Largest Online Genocide
Protest between April 20th through 30th
WASHINGTON, DC - The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA)
escalated its nation-wide campaign to end the cycle of genocide
today with the launch of its "Click for Justice" internet campaign,
slated to become the nation's largest online genocide protest.
From April 20th to 30th, the ANCA website homepage, www.anca.org,
will feature a special "Click for Justice" banner, directing e-
advocates from across the country to a targeted Congressional
WebMail message. In letters to their Senators and Representatives,
these advocates will call for the passage of the Congressional
Armenian Genocide Resolution (H.Res.106 & S.Res.106) and urge the
U.S. government to take concrete steps to end the ongoing killing
in Darfur.
The 10-day program will be accompanied by extensive netroots
outreach programs to MySpace and Facebook members, as well as
partnership with Armenian American and human rights organizations
in this internet initiative. Over 100,000 postcards promoting the
"Click for Justice" campaign are being distributed at events and
university campuses across the country. Organizations and student
associations wishing to participate in the initiative can email
[email protected].
"Take a moment today to send a clear signal to the officials who
represent you in Washington that you expect them to deliver results
in the fight against genocide," said Aram Hamparian, Executive
Director of the ANCA. "In less than two minutes, you can be part
of the growing wave of Americans who are committed to ending the
cycle of genocide."
The "Click for Justice" effort comes in the wake of the ANCA and
Genocide Intervention Network sponsored "End the Cycle of Genocide"
advocacy days on Capitol Hill, which brought together over 100
anti-genocide advocates from across the U.S. for a two-day Capitol
Hill campaign in support of Armenian Genocide legislation, targeted
divestment from Sudan, and calls for concrete U.S. steps to stop
the Genocide in Darfur.
In the House, the Armenian Genocide resolution is led by
Representatives Adam Schiff (D-CA), George Radanovich (R-CA),
Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chairs Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and
Joe Knollenberg (R-MI), and Foreign Affairs Committee members Brad
Sherman (D-CA) and Thaddeum McCotter (R-MI). The House measure has
over 190 cosponsors. Its companion bill in the Senate was
introduced by Senators Richard Durbin (D-IL) and John Ensign (R-NV)
and currently has 30 cosponsors, including Senate Majority Leader
Harry Reid (D-NV).
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From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
1711 N Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
Tel. (202) 775-1918
Fax. (202) 775-5648
Email [email protected]
Internet www.anca.org
PRESS RELEASE
April 20, 2007
Contact: Elizabeth S. Chouldjian
Tel: (202) 775-1918
ANCA LAUNCHES "CLICK FOR JUSTICE" CAMPAIGN
TO END THE CYCLE OF GENOCIDE
-- Grassroots Campaign Mobilizes E-Advocates
to Join Nation's Largest Online Genocide
Protest between April 20th through 30th
WASHINGTON, DC - The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA)
escalated its nation-wide campaign to end the cycle of genocide
today with the launch of its "Click for Justice" internet campaign,
slated to become the nation's largest online genocide protest.
From April 20th to 30th, the ANCA website homepage, www.anca.org,
will feature a special "Click for Justice" banner, directing e-
advocates from across the country to a targeted Congressional
WebMail message. In letters to their Senators and Representatives,
these advocates will call for the passage of the Congressional
Armenian Genocide Resolution (H.Res.106 & S.Res.106) and urge the
U.S. government to take concrete steps to end the ongoing killing
in Darfur.
The 10-day program will be accompanied by extensive netroots
outreach programs to MySpace and Facebook members, as well as
partnership with Armenian American and human rights organizations
in this internet initiative. Over 100,000 postcards promoting the
"Click for Justice" campaign are being distributed at events and
university campuses across the country. Organizations and student
associations wishing to participate in the initiative can email
[email protected].
"Take a moment today to send a clear signal to the officials who
represent you in Washington that you expect them to deliver results
in the fight against genocide," said Aram Hamparian, Executive
Director of the ANCA. "In less than two minutes, you can be part
of the growing wave of Americans who are committed to ending the
cycle of genocide."
The "Click for Justice" effort comes in the wake of the ANCA and
Genocide Intervention Network sponsored "End the Cycle of Genocide"
advocacy days on Capitol Hill, which brought together over 100
anti-genocide advocates from across the U.S. for a two-day Capitol
Hill campaign in support of Armenian Genocide legislation, targeted
divestment from Sudan, and calls for concrete U.S. steps to stop
the Genocide in Darfur.
In the House, the Armenian Genocide resolution is led by
Representatives Adam Schiff (D-CA), George Radanovich (R-CA),
Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chairs Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and
Joe Knollenberg (R-MI), and Foreign Affairs Committee members Brad
Sherman (D-CA) and Thaddeum McCotter (R-MI). The House measure has
over 190 cosponsors. Its companion bill in the Senate was
introduced by Senators Richard Durbin (D-IL) and John Ensign (R-NV)
and currently has 30 cosponsors, including Senate Majority Leader
Harry Reid (D-NV).
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From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress