AUA Hosts Twelfth Meeting of the International Association of Genocide Scholars

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YEREVAN, Armenia – The American University of Armenia (AUA) recently hosted and co-sponsored the Twelfth Meeting of the International Association of Genocide Scholars, which took place from July 8-12 and brought together over 200 genocide scholars from around the world.

The Opening Ceremony was held in AUA’s Large Auditorium, with the welcoming address given by the President of the Republic of Armenia, Mr. Serzh Sargsyan. Prior to his speech, Mr. Sargsyan was given his first official tour of the university, accompanied by AUA President Armen Der Kiureghian and Vice President of Operations Ashot Ghazaryan.

Founded in 1991, the American University of Armenia (AUA) is a private, independent university located in Yerevan, Armenia and affiliated with the University of California. AUA provides a global education in Armenia and the region, offering high-quality, graduate and undergraduate studies, encouraging civic engagement, and promoting public service and democratic values.