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European approach to Armenian issues

The European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy (EAFJD) is a grassroots organization, representing the European citizens of Armenian origin. It is the main interlocutor promoting the Armenian issues in the European Union and international organizations, such as the Council of Europe and the OSCE.

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European approach to Armenian issues

The European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy (EAFJD) is a grassroots organization, representing the European citizens of Armenian origin. It is the main interlocutor promoting the Armenian issues in the European Union and international organizations, such as the Council of Europe and the OSCE.

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Brussels, 7 September 2023

EAFJD condemns the recent statement of the Rabbinical Center of Europe on Nagorno-Karabakh/Artsakh

The European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy (EAFJD) expresses its profound regret and strong condemnation of the recent statement issued by the Rabbinical Center of Europe (RCE) concerning the ongoing conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh/Artsakh. In this statement the European rabbis expressed ...

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Brussels, 16 August 2023

EAFJD urges EUMA to uphold transparency and accountability in its observational mission

On the 15th of August the Armenian Defense Ministry confirmed that the Azerbaijani Armed Forces targeted the European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA) during patrols in the vicinity of Verin Shorzha. Despite an initial denial by the EUMA, published video evidence proved the attack on both EU observers and their vehicles. In response, ...

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Brussels 25 July 2023

Leaders of Armenian Communities in Europe Held Virtual Meeting to Discuss Artsakh Situation

Armenian community leaders and representatives from twelve European countries met virtually on July 24 to discuss ongoing efforts to protect Artsakh’s interests. Participants exchanged ideas on the implementation of decisions taken at the previous meeting, held in Brussels on July 6, and defined future actions. In this regard, the significance of ...

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Brussels 18 July 2023

EAFJD condemns Charles Michel’s endorsement of using Aghdam to provide so-called humanitarian aid to Nagorno Karabakh/Artsakh

As a pan-European grassroots organization, representing a significant part of the Armenian diaspora in Europe, the EAFJD expresses its profound disappointment and indignation regarding President Charles Michel’s press remarks following the trilateral meeting with President Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Prime Minister Pashinyan of Armenia on ...

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Brussels 14 July 2023

Hundreds of European NGOs and associations demand lifting the Artsakh /Nagorno Karabakh blockade immediately

More than 470 European non-governmental organizations and associations have sent an open letter to the top decision-makers of the European Union and the Council of Europe, urging them to take immediate and effective steps to lift the ongoing illegal blockade of Artsakh by Azerbaijan. The letter is ...

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Brussels, 13 June 2023

MEPs hold Josep Borrell accountable for EU’s policy concerning Azerbaijan’s aggression

Today during the question time of the Plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg an exchange of views was held between Members of the European Parliament and the EU High Representative Josep Borrell/VP. The MEPs addressed critical questions to the EU HR on the blockade imposed by Azerbaijan on the native Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh/ Artsakh and the EU’s policy in ...

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REPUBLIC OF ARTSAKH / NAGORNO KARABAKH

The EAFJD 

  • works towards raising awareness of and defending the fundamental right of the Armenian population of Artsakh/Nagorno Karabakh to live in peace, dignity and safety in their homeland, as well as to determine their present and future, i.e. their right to self-determination;
  • sensitizes political circles in Europe to the ongoing Azerbaijani policy of ethnic cleansing of the Armenian population of Artsakh, Azerbaijan’s state-policy of inciting hatred against Armenians, also known as Armenophobia and mobilizes them against this destructive policy.
  • influences the legislative processes in the European Parliament and in national parliaments in Europe, the Council of Europe, OSCE Parliamentary Assembly so that the decisions are congruent with fundamental rights of Artsakh;
  • promotes parliamentary diplomacy between the Republic of Artsakh and European states: facilitates visits of political and public figures to Artsakh in order to ensure a realistic assessment of the situation on the ground;
  • co-organizes the launch of friendship groups with …

ARMENIAN GENOCIDE

Since its inception in 2002 the European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy (or EAFJD) has been advocating for the condemnation and recognition of the Armenian Genocide by various European states and institutions. Through its continuous active advocacy of more than a decade the Federation prepared a fertile soil and significantly contributed to the adoption of the resolution on the centenary of the Genocide by the European Parliament (EP) on 15. April, 2015.

With this resolution the European Parliament officially recognizes and condemns the Armenian Genocide and “in the spirit of European solidarity and justice … pays tribute to the memory of 1,5 million innocent Armenian victims, who perished in the Ottoman Empire”. The European Parliament also calls on Turkey to come to terms with its past, fulfil its obligations to the protection of Armenian cultural heritage in the country and pave a way for a genuine reconciliation. In its annual report on human rights adopted in March 2015, the EP also encourages the EU Member states and institutions to contribute further to the recognition of the Armenian Genocide…

EU-Armenia Relations

As a grassroots organization, representing a significant part of the Armenian diaspora in Europe, the EAFJD is engaged in a continuous dialogue with the EU decision-makers, in particular with the Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). The organization frequently holds informative meetings with European parliamentarians in order to sensitize them on the concerns of its supporters and chapters across Europe, the current developments in Armenia as well as in the region of the South Caucasus in general…

Armenian Communities

The European Armenian Federation (EAFJD) is an umbrella organization that coordinates the activities of 14 member organizations across Europe; Sweden, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Poland, Romania, Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Austria, Italy and the United Kingdom. The member organizations, also called committees of the defense of Armenian cause (ANCs) are groups of specialists, experts, and active citizens of their countries that advocate for the issues of Armenian community.

The ANCs are grassroot non-governmental community based organizations that represents the citizens of Europe of Armenian origin and are working on the issues of concern of the Armenian communities in their respective countries…

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