RESOLUTION – Remembering the Armenian Genocide

EUJS notes that:

1. The Armenian Genocide (Aghet) took place between 1914 and 1923 and refers to the mass murder and expulsion of what is believed to be around 1.5 million of primarily ethnic Armenians, but also Assyrians, Syrians and Pontic Greeks.

2. The Armenian Genocide was carried out in Turkey and neighbouring regions and orchestrated by the young Turk Movement in the Ottoman empire.

3. The Armenian genocide is considered to be the first genocide of the 20th century on European soil.

4. Only 33 states, including 17 member states of the European Union, have officially recognised these events as genocide.

5. Only the European Parliament, but not the EU as a whole, recognised the Armenian Genocide.

6. The State of Israel did not recognise the Armenian Genocide.

7. We, as Jews, have endured genocide in the past.

EUJS believes that:

1. As a Jewish organisation, it is important to stand with people who are suffering from persecution and genocide.

2. As a Jewish organisation, it is important to remember genocides together.

EUJS resolves to:

1. Recognise the Armenian Genocide during the years 1914 and 1923.

2. Call on the European Union, Israel and other member states of the European Union to recognise the Armenian Genocide.

3. Lobby International Organisations, NGOs, universities, students and other relevant institutions to recognise the Armenian Genocide.

4. Condemn and reject any attempt to deny, distort, or ignore the historical reality of this genocide.

5. Recognise the importance of remembering and learning from this genocide, and join the Armenian, Assyrian, Syrian and Pontic Greek communities in honouring the innocent people who fell victim to this crime.

— Note: The Turkish Union of Jewish Students was not consulted or made aware of the drafting or passing of this motion in any way, shape or form and did not participate in the EUJS General Assembly 2021.