Armenians Launch Nationwide Genocide Ad Campaign

Armenians Launch Nationwide Genocide Ad Campaign

Former Senator Bob Dole Expresses Appreciation to March For Humanity

LOS ANGELES, April 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Armenians have taken their message to an unprecedented level this week with a nationwide advertising campaign raising awareness about the Armenian Genocide.

The 30-second commercials coincide with an official letter to the March For Humanity received from Senator Bob Dole. "From 1915 to 1923, 1.5 million Armenians perished through a policy of deportation, torture, starvation, and massacre," reads the letter signed Bob Dole. "Despite the vast numbers of victims, many people remain unaware of this significant tragedy."

"Americans have been kept in the dark about the Armenian Genocide and the subsequent horrors experienced by its 1.5 million victims," said Vicken Sosikian director of the March For Humanity. "Our ad campaign aims to educate the public about this crime against all humanity."

The March For Humanity is a 215-mile walk from Fresno, Calif. to Sacramento. Started on April 2, the 19-day trek will conclude on April 21 with a rally at 11 a.m. on the steps of the state capitol building. The Rally For Humanity will feature many elected officials including California State Assembly Majority Leader Assemblyman Dario Frommer and Speaker Pro-tem Assembly member Leland Yee.

"The March For Humanity brings people together in spirit of remembrance for all those who suffered. The more we spread awareness of such atrocities, the better prepared we are to prevent them in the future," wrote Senator Dole. "Thanks for all you do to educate our nation about this genocide."

On April 24 Armenians worldwide will mark the 90th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide perpetrated by the Ottoman Empire, seeking official recognition and reparations from the Turkish government.

More information about the Armenian Genocide, the March For Humanity, and the Rally For Humanity are available at www.marchforhumanity.org.

Source: March For Humanity

CONTACT: Serouj Aprahamian, +1-951-316-6351, or Vicken Sosikian, +1-818-419-5157, both of March For Humanity, info@marchforhumanity.com

Web site: http://www.marchforhumanity.org/

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