Zarakolu, Zoryan Collaborate in Turkish Publication of German Archives

TORONTO—Ragip Zarakolu, a publisher in Istanbul and a renowned champion of human rights, has collaborated with the Zoryan Institute to lay one more building block on the foundation of a common body of knowledge for Turks and Armenians. Zarakolu, despite being in jail in Turkey since October 2011 allegedly in connection with the Kurdistan Communities [...]

Apsel Appointed Course Director of Zoryan GHRUP

TORONTO, Canada—Prof. Joyce Apsel was recently appointed course director of the Genocide and Human Rights University Program (“GHRUP”) by the Program Development Committee. The GHRUP is held annually in partnership with the International Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies (IIGHRS), a division of the Zoryan Institute, and the University of Toronto.

Joyce Apsel

Greg Sarkissian, the [...]

How Will the Canadian Museum for Human Rights Represent Genocide?

The following is a formal statement by the IIGHRS-Zoryan on the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
TORONTO, Canada—In April 2003, the International Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies (a division of the Zoryan Institute; IIGHRS-Zoryan) was invited to a public gathering in Winnipeg by the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) after an initial meeting [...]

Human Rights Review Praises Zoryan Program

“Educating a New Generation: The Model of the ‘Genocide & Human Rights University Program,’” an article by Dr. Joyce Apsel, will be featured in the forthcoming issue of the prestigious Human Rights Review, describing and analyzing this innovative, higher education course. The journal is known for providing a forum where human rights issues and their [...]

Elena Bonner: Heroic Figure for Karabagh

Armenians this month mourn the loss of Elena Bonner, a great humanist and a leading combatant against the injustices of the Soviet era. She will forever remain relevant and inspirational to people worldwide, and to Armenians particularly, because of her forceful advocacy on behalf of the people of Karabagh.

Elena Bonner (Photo by Mikhail Lemkhin)

Elena Bonner, [...]

No Stopping Now: Dadrian Celebrates 85th Birthday

TORONTO—Showing no signs of slowing down, Prof. Vahakn N. Dadrian, the director of genocide research at the Zoryan Institute and an internationally renowned expert in the field of genocide studies, recently celebrated his 85th birthday. Widely recognized as the foremost scholar of the Armenian Genocide, Dadrian has devoted more than 50 years to the study [...]

Canadian-Armenian Student Convention Held in Toronto

TORONTO, Canada—From May 14-15, the Armen Karo Student Association hosted its third annual Armenian-Canadian Student Convention at the University of Toronto’s Victoria College, with 74 students from across Canada in attendance.

From May 14-15, the Armen Karo Student Association hosted its third annual Armenian-Canadian Student Convention at the University of Toronto’s Victoria College, with 74 students [...]

Kobe Bryant Faces Protests in Toronto

Toronto-Armenian youth urge Kobe Bryant to “do the right thing” and back out of a deal with Turkish Airlines
TORONTO, Canada—As Kobe Bryant continues to remain silent about the recent controversy surrounding his new business agreement with Turkish Airlines, over 30 members of the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) of Toronto held a rally prior to the [...]