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AYF Initiates Fundraiser to Raise Awareness, Counter Domestic Violence in Armenia
LOS ANGELES – On Friday November 30th, the United Human Rights Council (UHRC), a central council of the Armenian Youth Federation – Western United States (WUS), initiated a T-shirt fundraiser to raise awareness about and support efforts to counter recent domestic, gender-based violence in Armenia. The T-shirts are now available at www.ayfwest.org/shop. The T-shirts state […]
Full StoryPrimitive Politics in Turkey
The protests continue in Turkey as massive clouds of tear gas blanket Taksim square. The protest started with a group of activist occupying Taksim Square in order to stop government actions toward transforming their historic parks into a shopping center.
Full StoryThe Myth of Democracy
Living in the United States, I’ve had the opportunity to fully express myself, including the right to protest, and the right to speak and publish everything on my mind. But in looking at other countries around the world, I’m shocked at how these fundamental democratic rights are not allowed to be practiced.
Full StoryLos Angeles Armenians March Against Domestic Violence
Over two hundred men and women gathered in Little Armenia on Sunday, January 30, 2011, for a march to end violence against women, organized by the United Human Rights Council (UHRC) of the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF).
Full StoryA STEP FOR US ALL
Dear Abuser, Resentful In-Law, Fearful Spouse, and Silent Government, On January 30, 2011 we will be organizing a march to raise awareness about violence against women. We will gather at Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian School (1615 N. Alexandria Ave. Los Angeles) at 1:30pm. We will listen to a few speakers, sign petitions and march […]
Full StoryWomen’s Rights as Human Rights
Activists such as Mallika Dutt believe the international human rights discourse and strategies are important because they bridge the divides of civilization and create universal standards and norms. Whether you are a prostitute, an incarcerated person or an ‘illegal alien,’ you are still protected by your fundamental human rights regardless of which legal system you are living under
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