AGBU Magazine |February 2017

The Promise

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Thousands of Armenian citizens in Freedom Square in Yerevan during a rally in support of democratic reforms on February 22, 2013.

Campaign for Change

Can proportional representation propel democratic governance?

Armenia today has the third highest rate of sex-selective abortions in the world, behind only China and Azerbaijan.

A Society of Single Men?

The worrying consequences of gender inequality in Armenia 

By Daniel Halton
As a member of the pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) in Turkey, Armenian lawmaker and activist Garo Paylan is an outspoken defender of minority rights and democracy.

Standing up for Justice

Garo Paylan vows to continue his brave struggle to protect minority rights in Turkey 

The Promise is directed by Academy Award winner Terry George (Hotel Rwanda).

A Promise Fulfilled

After a long and challenging road, The Promise is set to be released April 21

By Daniel Halton
AVC partnered with My Armenia to boost tourism and cultural preservation in Vayots Dzor by publishing an e-book on the region.

AGBU Looks Toward the Future

AGBU establishes strategic partnerships to raise the caliber of its work in Armenia and the diaspora