SYDNEY: The Armenian National Committee of Australia has finalised its events schedule for ANC Australia Advocacy Week, which is being headlined by a first visit downunder for ANC America Chairman Ken Hachikian.
ANC Australia Advocacy Week runs from 21 November, and will be a focused campaign to have Australia’s Federal Parliament recognise the Armenian Genocide as a crime against humanity.
On Sunday 21 November, ANC Australia's Armenian Family Day will begin at Ryde Park (Ryde No. 3).
Click here for flyer.Armenian Family Day will be a day for family fun under the ANC Australia banner, with food, children's entertainment, games and live bands all forming part of the mix.
On Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 November, an ANC Australia delegation, with Ken Hachikian, will visit Canberra for meetings with Federal legislators pushing for recogntion of the Armenian Genocide.
On Wednesday 24 November, a unique opportunity exists for Sydney Armenians to share an audience with our special international guest at an event dubbed
Q & A with Ken Hachikian. Q & A with Ken Hachikian.
Click here for flyer.Hachikian will take your questions, flanked by members of ANC Australia, at The Sebel in Chatswood.
On Friday 26 November, the ANC Australia Annual Banquet will complete Advocacy Week at the Kirribilli Club.
Click here for flyer.This event is where the Armenian-Australian community's peak public affairs organisation presents the successful year that was to supporters, and also asks for community support for an even more productive 2010.
ANC Australia Community Relations Officer Stephen Abolakian said: "This will be our biggest ANC Australia Advocacy Week so far and we look forward to the community's support at all our events."