Over 35 community and religious leaders from Armenian, Assyrian, Greek, Kurdish, and other cultural backgrounds have united in support of a motion in the Victorian Parliament to officially recognise the 1915 Genocides. The initiative, backed by a range of organisations including the Armenian National Committee of Australia and the Australian Hellenic Council, calls for the recognition of the Armenian, Assyrian, and Greek genocides as a means of historical reconciliation and preventing future atrocities.
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In a groundbreaking move, New South Wales has announced that its new History Syllabus for Years 7 to 10 will include mandatory education on the Armenian, Assyrian, and Greek genocides, emphasizing Australia's humanitarian response during World War I. Starting in 2027, this curriculum aims to enhance students' understanding of Australia's historical role and promote genocide awareness and education.
The Greeks descended on the capital on 27 March 2024 in a lavish reception held…
On 7 February 2024 the NSW Legislative Council considered a motion on genocide prevention. Introduced…
Archbishop Makarios has expressed his support for the joint grassroots-led initiative and his willingness to collaborate further with the public affairs bodies of the three communities by also advocating for Federal recognition of the 1915 Genocides.
The peak advocacy bodies of Australia's Armenian, Assyrian and Greek communities, signed a Memorandum of…