24 April Committee for the recognition and commemoration of the Armenian Genocide of 1915

Within the framework of the approaching EU summit, in which the potential commencement of negotiations for Turkey’s EU membership will be determined under Dutch presidency, the April 24 committee has organised a series of activities, with the aim to influence the decision-making process regarding the possible EU membership of Turkey by informing Dutch authorities and public of the Armenian genocide.

The first action will be a demonstration on 21 April 2004 in The Hague, where a petition will be submitted to the Chairman of the Parliament, the Dutch Prime Minister and the Turkish embassy. On 24 April 2004, a commemoration ceremony will take place at the Armenian memorial in Assen.

The 24 April committee calls on everybody to participate in these actions to support our demand for the recognition of the Armenian genocide.

Please note down these dates and forward this information to your family, friends and to all those for whom the Armenian question is important.

Information: armeensefederatie@hotmail.com

I. Demonstration on April 21 in the Hague

What: Demonstration with prominent speakers, Submit petition and letters to the Chairman of the Parliament, Prime Minister and to the Turkish Embassy Further information about speakers etc. will follow

When: Wednesday, 21 April 2004, from 12 till 16.00 p.m.

Where: Starting Point: The Hague, Plein, near the Parliament March to the Turkish Embassy
End: Malieveld

II. Commemoration on April 24 in Assen

What: Solemn laying of wreaths at the Armenian memorial in Assen, followed by a commemorative meeting in the auditorium

When: Saturday, 24 April 2004 at 13.00-16.00 p.m.

Where: Cemetery De Boskamp in Assen, the Netherlands

The 24 April Committee is an organ of the Federation of Armenian Organisations in the Netherlands (FAON)