On the 17th of February we’re launching a new series of events, Difficult Conversations! This first installment, which is also the latest in our Diaspora Forums, explores the experience of young Syrian Armenians who've moved to the Republic of Armenia/Hayastan following the Syrian Revolution and subsequent civil war. Rather than uncritically celebrate this "repatriation" to the "homeland", however, we want to talk about the real lived experience of the move, and not shy away from sometimes challenging but important issues involved.
And this sets out the approach we want to take for the rest of our series too. This will be a safe space for real conversations about topics often considered taboo or "amot" (shameful) in the global Armenian community, including inherited medical conditions, gendered violence, LGBTQIA+ struggles and more.
If you're interested in proposing a topic or getting involved contact us at tato@armenianinstitute.org.uk