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Nikol Pashinyan’s team rating after 3 months,

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Finally, some sociology on Armenian gov’t from a fairly large, mostly Armenia-based sample: overall Pashinyan government favored by 60% of respondents, 18% are neutral & 22% – negative. Pashinyan’s own approval rating at 77%, interesting he doesn’t have..
the highest rating, no. 1 spot is shared by defense minister Tonoyan & NSS director Vanetsyan at 81% approval each, followed by police director Osipyan (66%), education minister Arayik Harutyunyan (64%), justice minister Zeynalyan (60%) & FM Mnatsakanyan (59%)

Source: Emil Sanamyan

GLENDALE, AYF’s 100 Days of Action to Count Down to Genocide Centennial

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ayf-100GLENDALE, Calif—The Armenian Youth Federation – Western United States has announced the 100 Days of Action, a campaign to mark the centennial of the Armenian Genocide. The 100 days will begin on Jan. 14, the anniversary of the founding of the AYF, and will conclude on April 24, the day marked as the start of the Armenian Genocide.

The AYF will host daily actions throughout the 100 days, including weekly social media campaigns, boycotts and divestment, political lobbying, tactical demonstrations, cultural displays, and educational forums. The 100 Days of Action will culminate with a march leading to the Turkish Consulate in Los Angeles on April 24.

“The 100 Days of Action are meant to involve the local community in actions that facilitate the advancement of the Armenian Cause,” said Arpa Hatzbanian, chairperson of the AYF Central Executive. “We urge the community to participate in the actions and support our efforts.”

Information about each day’s action will be available on ayfwest.org and across social media outlets (@ayfwest). Those who wish to participate can contact the AYF at 818-507-1933 or ayf@ayfwest.org.

Founded in 1933, the Armenian Youth Federation is the largest and most influential Armenian American youth organization in the world, working to advance the social, political, educational and cultural awareness of Armenian youth.