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    BenZinga
    May 8 2010


    Social Awareness Through the Power of Music: Armenian Youth to Host
    United We Rock! The Concert for Human Rights

    TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 8, 2010) -

    Editors Note: There is a photo associated with this press release.

    The Armenian Youth of Toronto (AYT) hosts the nation's first-ever
    United We Rock! The Concert for Human Rights on Saturday, May 8th,
    2010, in an effort to raise public awareness about the dangers of
    international human rights violations. This public outdoor event is
    held at Toronto's Yonge and Dundas Square from 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.,
    and features a number of local established and up-and-coming artists
    from a variety of genres. The performance line up currently includes
    Amos the Transparent, Aramik, Karina Es, One Fell Swoop, Fame City
    Boiz, Graydon James and the Young Novelists, Birds of Wales, and
    Humble the Poet.

    United We Rock! The Concert for Human Rights initially began as an
    idea within the Armenian Community Centre to commemorate the 95th
    anniversary of the Armenian Genocide however, the event quickly
    expanded, and now emphasizes the importance of promoting and educating
    about human rights as a united front. Through the expressive power of
    music, the concert hopes to shed light on current human rights abuses
    such as war crimes, racism, genocide, and the restriction of the
    freedom of expression. In this effort, AYT has collaborated with Hope
    for Rwanda's Children Fund, STAND Canada, International Institute for
    Genocide & Human Rights Studies, Friends of the Canadian Museum for
    Human Rights, Genocide Watch & Cambodian Genocide Project and Oxfam
    Canada, as well as numerous other cultural and political
    organizations, all of whom will come together to have their voices
    heard on May 8th.

    "Ultimately, our goal is to facilitate the interaction among the
    thinkers and leaders of social justice in our community," said Ara
    Hasserjian, AYT Chairperson. "Human rights issues are interrelated and
    there is a phenomenal potential for synergy, no one should have to go
    through it alone, which is why United We Rock! is about giving each
    cause the audience it deserves."

    United We Rock! is a free event, open to the general public. For more
    information regarding the event, performing artists and participating
    organizations please visit www.unitedwerockconcert.com.

    To view the photo associated with this press release, please visit the
    following link:

    http://www.marketwire.com/library/20100508- birds_of_wales.jpg

    http://www.benzinga.com/pressr eleases/m268828/social-awareness-through-the-power -of-music-armenian-youth-to-host-united-we-r
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