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Category Archives: accountability
Solidarity Is Owed
Recently I mentioned to a colleague that I participated in a couple of marches in solidarity with fellow humans who were quietly bringing awareness to the deliberate killings and grave breaches of international humanitarian law in Gaza. My colleague was … Continue reading
Posted in accountability, Duty and honor, genocide, humanity, justice
Tagged Armenian, Gaza, genocide, human rights, humanity, justice, Palestinian
2 Comments
Vote From Your High Place
I have always been taught to be aware of the urge to erect high places in my life that risk opening the door to base qualities which lets darkness in. Life is all about the wonderful boundless gift of Grace. … Continue reading
Inhumanity Across the Globe:Our Dark Legacy
In an era that prides itself on progress and enlightenment, the persistent specter of inhumanity looms large across the globe. Wars and genocidal actions continue to unfold, leaving in their wake a trail of suffering and despair that often goes … Continue reading
Posted in accountability, genocide, humanity, war
Tagged accountability, Gaza, genocide, human rights, inhumanity, palestine, politics, R2P doctrine, violations, war
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Impassive, No More
For over 33 years, members of the organization to which I belong, the Armenian International Women’s Association (AIWA), have worked persistently on issues relating to women, children, and their families. Over the past 10 years I’ve had the opportunity to … Continue reading
Posted in accountability, gender, genocide, humanity
Tagged Armenian, human rights, justice
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Envision the Future
In my younger days and toward the end of a calendar year, one of the many conversations when gathered with family and friends would be “where did we see ourselves in the future.” We would make projections of progress in … Continue reading
Posted in accountability, environment, technology, Uncategorized
Tagged accountability, challenges, environment, future, progress, technology
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Be A Patriot
I am an American. And because America is largely a nation of immigrants, I am also, like the majority of you, something else. And when I became a citizen of the United States, I swore to uphold and protect the … Continue reading
Posted in accountability, Duty and honor, justice, Old Glory, patriotism
Tagged American, civic duty, freedom, honor, jury duty, justice, patriotism, pride
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George Floyd is America
I am white. And much as I hate to admit it, the reality is that my skin color comes with white privilege as opposed to black or brown privilege. Until I have had to walk in black or brown skin, … Continue reading
Posted in accountability, death, equality, justice, racism
Tagged Black, Civil Right's, discrimination, equality, justice, racism
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Remembering
I believe in remembering history. And I believe a great deal can be said about a country and a people by what they deem important enough to remember, to commemorate and to celebrate in their losses and in their gains. … Continue reading
Posted in accountability, death, faith, genocide, humanity, justice, Uncategorized, war
Tagged April 24, Armenian, genocide, history, hope, human rights, humanity, justice, life, survival, Turkey
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Shamefully, I Urge You
The month of March marks International Women’s Day as the global celebration of women recognized widely throughout the 20th century after its official launch by the United Nations General Assembly in 1977. It is a time to reflect on progress made, to call … Continue reading
Posted in accountability, equality, gender, gendercide, international women's day, justice, women
Tagged Armenian, Gender equality, human rights, humanity, justice, mother, women's empowerment
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“Pity the Nation”
“…Pity the nation that acclaims the bully as hero, and that deems the glittering conqueror bountiful. … (Khalil Gibran) I cannot let go of the weight on my heart as I, and many others, experience the depth of our sorrow … Continue reading
Posted in accountability, genocide, humanity, justice, war
Tagged Armenian, children, compassion, genocide, human rights, humanity, justice, Turkey, war
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