Thursday, April 24, 2025 marks the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, in which scholars estimate that 1.5 million Ottoman Armenians were systematically murdered by the Ottoman Government between 1915 and 1918, continuing until 1923. The Armenian Genocide is widely regarded to be among the classic examples of genocide. As an educational institute dedicated to research and teaching on Armenia and Armenians, The Promise Armenian Institute at UCLA pays homage to the victims and survivors of the Genocide, recognizing that this cataclysmic tragedy has become a significant part of the Armenian identity, particularly in the diaspora, which was largely formed by communities of genocide survivors.

We pledge to continue to commemorate the Armenian Genocide, which to this day is unrecognized by the successors of its perpetrators, through our wide-ranging scholarly activities and events in memory of our martyrs and in tribute to their impact on all of us.

Ann Karagozian
Director, The Promise Armenian Institute at UCLA
Distinguished Professor, UCLA Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering