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The Central Board of Directors of the Armenian General Benevolent Union (the "Union") hereby gives notice to all the members of the Union qualified to attend, that the 92nd General Assembly will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 11:30 AM at...

An avid acquirer of antiques and a respected disseminator of political advice to four American presidents, Set Charles Momjian, who passed away at age 91 on April 12th, fulfilled a dual passion—preserving the past through collecting and embracing...

In the rarified worlds of academia, high society, philanthropy and the highest echelons of power and influence, the name Vartan Gregorian is associated with transformative leadership, scholarly brilliance, and a worldly intelligence that transcended...

Hirair Hovnanian, who passed away at age 91 on April 9, 2021, stands out as a groundbreaking visionary whose name is synonymous with business and building. Not only did he revolutionize the landscape of real estate and housing industry in his...

We are gathered here today under extraordinary circumstances. For the first time in our history, we are holding a General Assembly online. We are thankful for the technology which has kept us in touch with one another in recent times. We...

October 27, 2020 His Excellency António Manuel de Oliveira Guterres Secretary General of the United Nations Dear Secretary General, As NGOs with consultative status at the United Nations, we write to you during the fifth week of conflict...

“Professor Samuel Train Dutton, Secretary of the Committee on Armenian Atrocities, made public yesterday a preliminary statement of the committee outlining the result of its investigation of the terrible conditions existing among the...

AGBU is monitoring the events unfolding in Beirut very closely and thanks those who are reaching out in concern for our community. We can confirm that there have been some injuries sustained to members of our community and the vast majority of...

AGBU Stands Behind Peaceful Calls for Racial Justice and Equality. As Armenians, we know too well the repercussions of systemic devaluation of human rights. Our existence is shaped by survival through injustice. While mass protests in cities across...

It is with deep sadness that we inform our members of the passing of Dr. Raffy Hovanessian on May 27, 2020 in New Jersey. Driven by faith, dedicated to healing, and inspired by his family legacy of service—Dr. Raffy Hovanessian lived his exemplary...