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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 17 June 2025

Europeans For Artsakh convene for a Zoom meeting, discuss latest efforts on Protecting Artsakh’s cultural and religious heritage

The Europeans For Artsakh platform held its periodic meeting via Zoom, focused on the pressing situation of the Armenian religious and cultural heritage in Nagorno-Karabakh and the developments of the Swiss Peace Initiative on the right of return of the people of Nagorno-Karabakh. The meeting was attended by ...

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Brussels 28 May 2025

Armenians Worldwide Commemorate Republic Day, The independence day of the First Armenian Republic

Today, Armenians across the globe solemnly and proudly commemorate Republic Day, marking the anniversary of the heroic battles of Sardarapat, Kharakilisa, and Bash Abaran. These pivotal clashes in May 1918 stand as a testament to the unwavering spirit and resilience of the Armenian people, who, just three years after the horrors of the Armenian Genocide, faced an existential threat from the ...

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Brussels, 21 May 2025

The EAFJD Welcomes Swiss Peace Initiative for Nagorno Karabakh, Calls for Meaningful Dialogue and Safe and Unimpeded Return of Armenians to Nagorno-Karabakh

The initiative follows the adoption of Motion 24.4259 on March 18 2025 by the Swiss Council of States (upper body of the Swiss Parliament) which called for the establishment of such a forum to “facilitate an open dialogue between Azerbaijan and representatives of the Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians, conducted under international supervision or in the ...

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Brussels, 19 May 2025

A Shared Ongoing Struggle for Recognition: The EAFJD Commemorates the Pontic Greek Genocide.

Today, the European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy (EAFJD) stands in solidarity with the Pontic Greek community as they solemnly commemorate the anniversary of the Pontic Greek Genocide. We remember the hundreds of thousands of innocent Pontic Greeks who were systematically persecuted and murdered by the Ottoman Turkish authorities between 1914 and ...

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Brussels, 3 April 2025

European Parliament Commemorates Armenian Genocide Anniversary, draws parallels with Nagorno-Karabakh Ethnic Cleansing.

The European Parliament today held a poignant plenary session commemorating the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, with numerous Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) drawing stark parallels between the historical tragedy and the recent forced displacement of ethnic Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh. MEPs passionately called for recognition by Türkiye and Azerbaijan as a crucial step towards reconciliation and ...

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Brussels, 2 April 2025

Belgian House Committee on External Relations Holds Hearing on Nagorno-Karabakh Resolutions, featuring a speech by EAFJD President Kaspar Karampetian

The Committee on External Relations of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives convened a crucial hearing today to deliberate on resolutions concerning Nagorno-Karabakh, put forth by Members of Parliament Els Van Hoof and Michel De Maegd. The hearing featured vital contributions from diplomatic representatives and advocacy leaders, providing the Committee with necessary insights on advancing ...

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Brussels, 13 March 2025

EAFJD welcomes the resolution demanding the release of the Armenian Hostages

Brussels, 13th of March 2025- In its plenary session on March 13, the European Parliament (EP) adopted the resolution on “The Case of Unlawful Detention and sham trials of Armenian hostages, including high-ranking political representatives from Nagorno-Karabakh by Azerbaijan” with 523 votes in favour, 3 against, and 84 abstentions. This vote was ...

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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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