Nine months after being forcibly displaced, Artsakhtsis are working towards a sustainable future
For more than 5 years before the Artsakh Social Developments and Projects Fund (ASDPF) was created, its founders worked in […]
Society
What Genocide Denialism Does, 109 Years Later
In New York City on April 24, 2024, Armenians gathered at St. Illuminator’s Church in Murray Hill for a candlelight
Aromatic Traditions in Armenian History
Growing up in the Armenian Apostolic Church was a sensory delight, with its flickering candles, rich colors, sparkling gold, and
Observation
Probably the most frequent and difficult questions I’ve been asked are about where I’m from… I have an indefinable accent,
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN ARTSAKH? RESOURCES TO SUPPORT AND SHARE
After nine months of an illegal and deadly blockade, Azerbaijan launched major attacks against Artsakh, bombing civilian targets and forcing
Armenian Folk Magic: Relearning Our Ancient Traditions
by Hailey Eisman and Araxie Cass While folk practices are often associated with the past and older ways of life,
Azad Sparks: The Fight for Transgender Rights in Armenia with Lilit Martirosyan
CW: This article includes descriptions of anti-LGBTQ+ violence and hate speech. This article is part of Azad Sparks: Critical Conversations
No Means No: Yallah, Bye
Consent has been the center of a lot of discussion lately, both within the Armenian community and outside of it. Though legal definitions of sexual consent vary from country to country, the Merriam-Webster dictionary defines it as “giv[ing] assent or approval.”
Simple enough, right? Not exactly.
Passive Language is Dangerous. Azerbaijan’s Attacks Against Armenia Show Why.
Victoria Gevorgyan was the first victim of the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh War. She was nine years old. Reading her name on
Azad Sparks: Decolonizing Armenian Dance with Natalie Kamajian
This article is part of Azad Sparks: Critical Conversations for the Armenian Community. Azad Sparks is an interview series dedicated
Book Review: Our Women on the Ground: Essays by Arab Women Reporting from the Arab World
Our Women on the Ground is divided into five parts: “Remembrances”, “Crossfire”, “Resilience”, “Exile”, and “Transition.”. Some feel like an obituary to a beloved husband and even to war. Some feel like letters to the backbones of Iraq, i.e., women, or to the cynical baba –father– who had a hard time accepting his daughter’s career. And many feel like testimonies, filled with guilt…
The Story of Liana Makes: A Modern Twist on a Traditional Armenian Pastry
I first learned about Liana Makes when a beautifully curated photo of some plated nazouks appeared on my Instagram feed.
Behind Bride Kidnapping: Interview with Lara Aharonian
This article is Part 3 in a series on Bride Kidnapping. Read Part 1 here, and Part 2 here. In
Behind Bride Kidnapping: Interview with Chris Edling
This article is Part 2 in a series on Bride Kidnapping. Read the first part here. CW: Sexual Assault When
Champion Communities: How Football Created International Solidarity for Artsakh
As the Artsakh War of 2020 raged, Busani Sibindi read the updates in his hometown of Bulawayo, in the Matabeleland
Diaspora Strong
When Armenia cries, the Diaspora will always answer. That’s just how it is and will always be. Staff writer Gareen Simone spoke to three business owners used their creativity to support Armenia during the 2020 Artsakh War.
Bride Kidnapping: Crime, Culture and Everything in Between
If you grew up in Armenia or in an Armenian community, you might have played a game called Aghjik Pakhtsnotsi as a kid. Even if you have not played the game, you have likely heard the term aghjik pakhtsnel, which refers to the practice of bride kidnapping.
Eyes On Artsakh: The Aftermath of War and Displacement
After 45 days of war, the latest stage of the three-decade long conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan culminated in a peace deal that forced thousands of Artsakh families to be uprooted from their homes and seek refuge in Armenia.
Social Media and the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh War
In an interview with Dr. Karena Avedissian, a political scientist and a very reputable Armenian figure on Twitter, especially during the Nagorno-Karabakh 2020 War, Azad Archives discussed the effect of social media on the war, the aftermath of the war, and where Armenians stand now.