Armenian Cause 2.0 conference attracts unprecedented number of participantsJune 25, 2011 - 10:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Americans from across the United States began arriving in Washington, DC, for the Armenian National Committee of America's Armenian Cause 2.0 conference, which brings together veteran and youth activists who will explore the future of social networks, grassroots power, and smart advocacy for the Armenian Cause. Due to overwhelming community response, the conference has sold out, ANCA reported. "We are pleased by both the remarkable quality and really unprecedented quantity of participants in our national conference," said Aram Hamparian, Executive Director of the ANCA. "We look forward to a weekend marked by interactive presentations, great networking opportunities, and a robust and constructive exchange of ideas and insights about the future of our community and our cause." Early arrivals began a series of meetings on Capitol Hill, with constituents discussing pending Armenian Genocide legislation, the current situation in Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh and a recently introduced resolution, which calls on Turkey to return Christian Churches. Saturday, June 25 morning will kick off with a series of presentations and interactive sessions focusing on strengthening Armenian American advocacy in the age of social networks, broadening the grassroots reach of our community engagement efforts, and developing sharper and more effective smart advocacy means of impacting public policy. The conference's educational programs will be complemented by social and networking opportunities, such as a private tour of the home of Woodrow Wilson and a dinner reception at the Armenian Embassy hosted by Armenia's Ambassador to the United States, Tatoul Markarian. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Russia provides info about arrested Armenian ex-MP Russian law enforcement agencies have provided information about the arrest of Tigran Urikhanyan. Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”. 41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience. Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. |