From Toulouse to Menton, to Avignon, Marseille and Nice, the Armenians of southern France are already actively preparing 2015-Azad Balalas Kazandjian (FRA Dashnaksutyun), Simon Azilazian (JAF) and Jacques Donabedian (AGBU) discussed face Press the main lines of action of the CFC South from January 2015 Julien Harounyan (JAF) and Annie Stepanow were also on the rostrum.

“Until now, the presidency was divided between representatives of different associations. We opted for a collective presidency at the approach of the 100th anniversary of the Genocide of 1915, says Simon Azilizian. We will be assisted by a legal commission, headed by Master Levon Djolakian and logistics committee overseen by the apostolic scouts. One hundred years later, Simon Azilizian continues, Turkey is still in denial. It is expected that in France campaign promises on the recognition of the first genocide of the twentieth century is finally realized. “

“This year, the sacred union is required insists Azad Balalas-Kazandjian. We must show that the Armenians are more united than ever. “

“The legal issue of Genocide recognition is part of Marseille, said Jacques Donabedian. Despite the adverse decision of the Constitutional Council in 2012, we do not give up, we keep fighting. Advertising for Turkish Airlines is an action by the Turkish government to push through denial. It’s like a swastika in the back! We struggle against a state that develops arménophobe propaganda. “Head of Mission in 2015, Julien Harounyan must” coordinate and organize all actions. We want to create a project labeling and centralize all energies. There will be an exchange of projects and national gateways. The mission, Julien exposes Harounyan has the will to succeed in 2015 which will also be a militant year. There is a work of memory, advocacy and criminalization of the Armenian Genocide to achieve. We are already working closely with local and regional authorities.

April 24, 2015, all the bells of the churches of France will ring at 19 h 15 We want to achieve a space for the memory wall survivors.

Blue Cross is planning to plant 50 trees. Finally, in January, the JAF International organizes Amnesia with CSI (International Scientific Council) which will Marseille, “concludes Julien Harounyan in the introduction of a 100th anniversary will be rich in events and emotions.

Gilbert DULAC