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Assyrian, Non-Assyrian NGOs join call for Iraqi recognition of Simele Massacre

Yasmeen AltajiAugust 7, 2020September 9, 2020

Backed by a coalition of more than a dozen global organizations, the Assyrian Policy Institute (API) published a letter on Friday calling for recognition by

Virtual Panel: Drug Addiction and Abuse

Date: September 20, 2020

Time: 5:00 pm CST

Location: Online (YouTube and Facebook)

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ASAChi Drug Addition and Abuse Event – 9.20.2020

What are the facts behind drug addiction and abuse? What are the signs that things are getting bad? And what are the options to prevent and overcome? This panel will discuss drug addiction and abuse with three knowledgeable experts including Dr. Dennis Gelyana, Dr. David Kushner and Mary Abo, B.A. The panel will be moderated by Atour Sargon and hosted by the Assyrian Student Association of Chicago. The event will be live streamed on ASA of Chicago’s YouTube and Facebook pages.

Online Workshop: Securing the Nineveh Plain

Date: September 22, 2020

Time: 8:00pm - 9:30pm EST

Location: Online

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The Assyrian Policy Institute (API) is hosting an interactive workshop to discuss a sustainable future for Assyrians in their homeland. Participants will learn about ongoing security challenges and examine competing policies for control of security. Workshop led by Reine Hanna (API) and Dr. Michael Youash (Nineveh Plain Defense Fund). Register here.

Digital Summit: Combating Global Christian Persecution

Date: September 23, 2020

Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT

Location: Online

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IDC – Combating Global Christian Persecution – 9.23.2020

A digital summit with prominent political, religious and activist speakers highlighting advocacy work for persecuted Christians around the world. Hosted by In Defense of Christians (IDC). Includes presentations and speeches from US Senators and Representatives.

Virtual Panel: Suspected Mass Graves in Simele

Date: October 3, 2020

Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm ET

Location: Online

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API Suspected Mass Graves Simele – 10.3.2020

Join an expert panel to learn more about evidence supporting the designation of Simele Massacre sites as possible mass graves, the right to truth in enforced disappearances, and prospects for future geophysical surveys and excavations of these sites. Assyrian Policy Institute in partnership with Assyrian Studies Association. Registration required.

Assyrian diaspora blooms in virtual art exhibit

A conversation with rising indie singer-songwriter Yasmeen

From child’s play to the big screen

‘Diaspora in Bloom’ shines light on contemporary Assyrian…

KRG officials urged to launch Simele Massacre site investigation

Assyrian academics rally around investigation into Simele Massacre sites

Assyrian diaspora blooms in virtual art exhibit

A conversation with rising indie singer-songwriter Yasmeen

Assyrian, Non-Assyrian NGOs join call for Iraqi recognition of Simele…

Assyrian, Non-Assyrian NGOs join call for Iraqi recognition of Simele Massacre

Atour Sargon, longtime Lincolnwood resident, runs on ticket of transparency, diversity

After decades of underrepresentation, Assyrians find their place in the polls

Thousands flock to Morton Grove for third annual Assyrian Food Festival of...

Returning to Atra after 28 years

Candlelight march highlights Assyrian Martyr’s Day in Skokie

Looting hits Assyrian businesses in Chicago