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Exclusiveparliamentary Elections: Armenia at 25 EXCLUSIVE PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS: ARMENIA AT 25 FACES THE FUTURE P.20 ARMENIAN GENERAL BENEVOLENT UNION FEB. 2017 The Promise Overcoming the obstacles as epic story of survival and compassion starring Christian Bale and Oscar Isaac hits theaters April 21 Armenian General Benevolent Union ESTABLISHED IN 1906 Central Board of Directors Հայկական Բարեգործական Ընդհանուր Միութիւն President Mission Berge Setrakian To preserve and promote the Armenian heritage through worldwide educational, cul- Vice Presidents tural and humanitarian programs Sam Simonian Sinan Sinanian Annual International Budget Treasurer Forty-six million dollars (USD) Nazareth A. Festekjian Assistant Treasurer Education Yervant Demirjian 24 primary, secondary, preparatory and Saturday schools; scholarships; alternative edu- Secretary cational resources (apps, e-books, AGBU WebTalks & more); American University of Armenia; Armenian Virtual College (AVC); TUMO x AGBU Sarkis Jebejian Assistant Secretary Cultural, Humanitarian and Religious Arda Haratunian AGBU News Magazine; the AGBU Humanitarian Emergency Relief Fund for Syrian Honorary Member Armenians; athletics; camps; choral groups; concerts; dance; films; lectures; leadership; His Holiness Karekin II, library research centers; medical centers; mentorships; music competitions; publica- Armenia: Catholicos of all Armenians tions; radio; scouts; summer internships; theater; youth trips to Armenia. Members Holy Etchmiadzin; Arapkir, Malatya and Nork Children’s Centers and Senior Dining UNITED STATES Centers; Hye Geen Women’s Centers; Sevan Theological Seminary; Ultrasound Center. Nagorno- Karabakh: Noubar Afeyan Chamber Orchestra; AUA Extension—AGBU NKR Program Eric Esrailian Districts, Chapters, Centers and Offices Ani Manoukian Argentina: Buenos Aires, Córdoba; Armenia: Yerevan; Australia: Melbourne, Sydney; Lori Muncherian Austria: Belgium: Brazil: Bulgaria: Levon Nazarian Vienna; Brussels; São Paulo; Sofia, Plovdiv, Burgas, Dobrich, Haskovo, Russe, Silistra, Sliven, Yambol; Canada: Montréal, Toronto; Yervant Zorian Cyprus: Egypt: Ethiopia: ARMENIA Larnaca, Nicosia; Alexandria, Heliopolis; Addis Abada; France: Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Paris, St. Chamond-St. Étienne, Valence, Armen Sarkissian Vienne; Germany: Hamburg; Greece: Athens; Iran: Tehran; Iraq: Baghdad; Italy: Vasken Yacoubian Lebanon: Nagorno-Karabakh: CANADA Milan; Beirut, Zahlé, Amanos, Antelias, Sin el-Fil; Stepanakert; The Netherlands: Almelo; South Africa: Johannesburg; Spain: Barcelona; Lena Sarkissian Switzerland: Syria: FRANCE Geneva; Aleppo, Damascus, Kamishli, Kessab, Latakia, Yacoubieh; Uruguay: Montevideo; UAE: Dubai; United Kingdom: London; United States: Aris Atamian RUSSIA Boston, Canoga Park, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Fresno, Glendale, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York, Pasadena, Providence, San Diego, San Fernando Valley, Silicon Ruben Vardanyan Valley, Arizona, Orange County, Washington, D.C. SWITZERLAND Vahe Gabrache Young Professionals UNITED KINGDOM Argentina: YP Buenos Aires; Armenia: YP Yerevan; Austria: YP Austria; Belgium: Arnaud Attamian YP Belgium; Brazil: YP Brazil; Bulgaria: YP Sofia, YP Plovdiv; Canada: YP Montréal, YP Joseph Oughourlian Toronto; France: YP Lyon Rhône-Alpes, YP Marseille, YP Paris; Germany: Council of Trustees HAIK (Frankfurt); Greece: YP Athens; Iran: YP Tehran; Lebanon: YP Lebanon; The Netherlands: Switzerland: Turkey: United YP Amsterdam; YP Geneva; (UTI) Istanbul; Sarkis Demirdjian Kingdom: United States: Richard Manoogian YP London; YP Boston, YP Chicago, YP Detroit, Nazar Nazarian YP Houston, YP Los Angeles, YP Greater New York, YP Philadelphia, YP Northern Louise Manoogian Simone California, YP Washington, D.C. Karnig Yacoubian In Memoriam Boghos Nubar, Founder Alex Manoogian, Honorary Life President PICTURES /SURVIVAL HARO JOSE COVER: 2 AGBU February 2017 | www.agbu.org Editorial ast September Armenia commemorated the and undesirable consequences of the continuing conflict 25th anniversary of its independence—a quarter in Nagorno-Karabakh. of a century during which Armenians struggled One thing is certain: to successfully address these chal- through the most dire, most restrictive and lenges, ensure our viability, remain competitive and find most acute social, economic and security condi- our rightful place in the region and the world, we must tions, and yet not only persevered, but pro- mobilize our entire intellectual and financial resources Lgressed, successfully evolving as an independent nation around a well-articulated vision of our nation. intrinsically linked to a vast and thriving diaspora around The diaspora must participate in the creation of a strong the world. Armenia, and do so wholeheartedly— We have worked hard to reach this not with conditional or partial use of day. There are some who see only the its potential—but by rallying all its re- successes and achievements, dismiss- sources in the realization that it is do- ing the deficiencies and failures, while ing so as much for its own survival as others refuse to see anything positive, for that of Armenia. These two entities, stressing only the shortcomings and Armenia and the diaspora, can either mistakes. We should neither take what amplify and reinforce each other’s we have for granted nor be satisfied strengths and legitimacy or they can with our accomplishments thus far. undermine and weaken any attempt at Our people deserve credit for what collaboration and cooperation. they have endured and at the same Today there is an inarguable confla- time, they deserve better. tion of interests between Armenia and The Armenian Nation today is at the diaspora: Armenia seeks stability, a critical turning point. Both within democracy and prosperity. The dias- Armenia and throughout the dias- pora needs a stable, democratic and pora efforts are being undertaken to prosperous Armenia through which it better understand and learn from the can envision and assure its continued past two decades in order to forge growth and success. The young genera- ahead in the fast changing global en- tion’s sense of identity is tied not just vironment. to an ancient Armenian homeland, but to a modern, demo- At the same time, the broader region is also experienc- cratic and prosperous Armenia as much as it is linked to an ing rapid change. Our neighbors are advancing at a much inclusive and engaged Armenian diaspora. faster pace; political, economic and security alliances are In this issue of the AGBU News Magazine, we look back being formed around us while transportation and energy at the pivotal moments of the past 25 years, examine the routes are being constructed. Armenia risks being left be- impact of constitutional and electoral reforms leading up hind if it is excluded in the long term from such regional to April’s parliamentary elections and, in our Newsmaker growth and development. These are serious challenges interview, address the state of minority rights in Turkey that we must confront carefully, along with the unforeseen with Garo Paylan. Berge Setrakian President COVER: JOSE HARO /SURVIVAL PICTURES /SURVIVAL HARO JOSE COVER: www.agbu.org | February 2017 AGBU 3 ARMENIAN GENERAL BENEVOLENT UNION FEB. 2017 Volume 27/Number 1 www.agbu.org 03 Editorial 06 Features 06 Armenia’s Independence: Looking Back The moments that defined, challenged and celebrated independent Armenia over the past 25 years 16 Standing up for Justice Garo Paylan vows to continue his brave struggle to protect minority rights in Turkey 20 Campaign for Change Can proportional representation propel democratic governance? 23 A Society of Single Men? The worrying consequences of gender inequality in Armenia 2 4 A Promise Fulfilled After a long and challenging road, The Promise is set to be released April 21 28 AGBU Looks Toward the Future AGBU establishes strategic partnerships to raise the caliber of its work in Armenia and the diaspora 32 Celebrating 110 Years of AGBU The 89th General Assembly in New York and the 110th Anniversary Celebrations in Yerevan honor a successful past and prepare for the road ahead 38 Education 38 AGBU WebTalks Expanding education on Armenian history and culture with videos by dynamic thinkers 40 AGBU Donors 40 Nigol and Eleonore Koulajian: Bringing Peace and Clarity to the World 41 Dikran and Haiganoush Diradourian & Ira and Lillian Dorian: Over a Century of Commitment to Education 42 Y. Gladys Barsamian: A Trailblazer Ahead of Her Time 43 Garo Djeghelian: An Eternal Flame for the AGBU Armenian Youth Association 4 8 AGBU News 44 Partners 46 Summer Programs 52 Young Professionals 5 4 Chapters 68 Bookstore AGBU News Magazine is published by the Central Board of the Armenian General Benevolent Union: 55 East 59th Street, New York, NY 10022-1112. Tel:212 319-6383 Fax: 212 319-6507/08. E-Mail: [email protected]. POSTMASTERS: Send address changes to above. Printed in U.S.A. Page 4 AGBU February 2017 | www.agbu.org 32 AGBU News Magazine COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Lara Messerlian EDITOR Daniel Halton EDITORIAL STAFF Randa Akda, Anita Anserian, Alex Basmagian, Artoun Hamalian, Hrant Kamalyan, Vahe Kiljian, Jennifer Manoukian, Karen Papazian, Jesse Soursourian ART DIRECTOR Levi Nicholson/Biohazard Design This publication of the Armenian General Benevolent Union is mailed free of charge to members and donors of the organization. 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