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“We will resist”
Kristine Antanesian delivering her formal remarks at a protest in Washington, DC, November 9, 2021 On the night of November 10th 2020, I joined fellow AYFers outside church to mourn the loss of so much...
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Fight for Our Nation: New York City
New York, November 9, 2021 (Photo: Knar Bedian) NEW YORK, NY—Dozens of flags of Armenia and the Republic of Artsakh were seen waving in the air on E 36th Street on Tuesday afternoon, where close to 150...
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Fight for Our Nation: Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, Nov. 9, 2021 CHICAGO, Ill.—A few dozen members of the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) Eastern Region and its supporters from the local Armenian community gathered in Chicago on...
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The pan-Armenian Resistance Movement: Turning the Tide
Editor’s Note: The following remarks were delivered during a protest outside the Armenian Embassy in Washington, DC on November 9 as part of the AYF-Eastern Region’s participation in the pan-Armenian...
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Fight for Our Nation: Washington, DC
AYF DC “Ani” Chapter member Ani Mard leading the DC protest, Nov. 9, 2021 WASHINGTON, DC—Exactly one year after the trilateral agreement was signed by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, a few dozen...
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A moral call to end silence and resist
Editor’s Note: The following remarks were delivered during a protest outside Chicago’s Honorary Consulate of Armenia on November 9 as part of the AYF-Eastern Region’s participation in the pan-Armenian...
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Aren’t we Armenians?
Narineh Tekeyan reciting her original poem, “Aren’t we Armenians?” during a November AYF DC “Ani” Chapter meeting Aren’t we Armenians? Aren’t we Armenians? Aren’t we strong? For centuries we have been...
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AYF-ER condemns upcoming Princeton talk with Azeri ambassador
December 7, 2021 To the Princeton Institute for the Transregional Study and Princeton Faculty, We, the undersigned organizations, write to share our opposition to Princeton University’s decision to...
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AYF-WUS announces 2022 AYF Internship in Artsakh
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — The Armenian Youth Federation – Western United States (AYF-WUS) has opened applications for the third official year of its AYF Internship in Artsakh initiative. Founded in 2018,...
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Status of Armenian Schools in the Eastern Region
OVERVIEW The Central Language Council (CLC) is a newly-formed central council of the Armenian Youth Federation–Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (AYF-YOARF) Eastern Region....
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Call for 2022 AYF Internship Director applications
The Armenian Youth Federation Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (AYF-YOARF) Eastern United States is seeking a passionate, responsible and driven director for the 2022 AYF...
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AYF-ER announces 2022 AYF Internship in Armenia
The Armenian Youth Federation, Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (AYF-YOARF) Eastern United States is now accepting applications for the 2022 AYF Internship in Armenia. The...
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AYF-ER hosts year-end meeting, presents interim Central Executive
The 88th Annual Convention of the Armenian Youth Federation – Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (AYF-YOARF) Eastern Region was set to take place in New York from December 26 –...
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AYF Boston Chapter gearing up for return of NATs
BOSTON, Mass. — The Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) Greater Boston “Nejdeh” Chapter is excited to host the 2022 AYF Eastern Region National Athletic Tournament (NATs). The event will be taking place...
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Joining the AYF
Kristen Bagdasarian participates in a protest outside the Honorary Consulate of Armenia in Chicago as part of the pan-Armenian youth resistance movement, November 9, 2021 If you were to ask me about...
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Thank you, AYF
Kenar Charchaflian, Nairi Khachatourian and Sosy Bouroujian in Shushi, 2017 As I reflect back on my years as an AYF-YOARF member, I can undoubtedly say the AYF is the greatest youth organization in the...
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Finding a Home in the AYF
For a long time, I felt within and without in my identity as an Armenian. I grew up in Los Angeles where I never needed to put in effort to feel Armenian. I just was. We have not one, but several...
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Start with “Why”
“This photo of Mt. Ararat captured by photographer Vardan Petrosyan always serves as a reminder to my purpose as an Armenian. In its majesty, I’m reminded of our past but as it evolves, I’m reminded of...
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Don’t imagine
Imagine planning an agenda and running a successful meeting at the age of 16. Imagine having a friend who lives in every corner of the world. Imagine dreaming of change and witnessing it firsthand....
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AYF-ER launches Together for Artsakh fundraiser
AYF-ER launches Together for Artsakh fundraiser The Armenian Youth Federation-Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation Eastern Region (AYF-YOARF) has announced the launch of a new...
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