ASSYRIAN GENOCIDE MONUMENT in Australia
August 7, 2010
Assyrian Genocide Monument
to be Unveiled
The Assyrian Universal Alliance proudly announced that the Assyrian Genocide
Monument in Australia will be unveiled on August 7, 2010.
The Assyrian Universal Alliance (AUA) in 1970 designated the 7th of August of
each year as Assyrian Martyrs Day; a memorial day for the Assyrian Martyrs.
Although this observance is of a comparatively recent date, it has gained
widespread acceptance among the Assyrian people. Every nation needs to have a
day set aside for the remembrance of those who gave their lives for the
preservation of their cultural and ethnic identity. This is especially important
for the Assyrian Nation; for no other people given so many martyrs in the
defense of their national, regions and ethnic rights.
The foundation work of the 1.2 meter high base has been completed. The
unveiling would coincide with honoring the memory of the victims of the Assyrian
Genocide committed by the government during World War I.
The Assyrian Universal Alliance is extending an open invitation to all
Assyrians all around the golbe to attend this important memorial ceremony to
share this historical moment.
CLICK HERE for an official invitation.
CLICK HERE to read about the media coverage of the monument.
CLICK HERE to read about the Assyrian Martyrs Day.
The Assyrian Universal Alliance (AUA) – Australia Chapter is pleased to
announce the commencement of the second phase of its plan to erect the genocide
memorial at Fairfield, Australia. We are seeking your support to raise the funds
needed to construct this memorial.
The total cost of building this memorial which was unanimously approved by the
Fairfield City Council on 15 December 2009 is estimated at AU $70,000.00. We are
depending on financial support from the Assyrian communities and our friends
worldwide to erect this memorial. We would like every Assyrian to have a share
in this work by contributing to the construction of this historic monument.
We will recognize all sponsors and contributors by publishing their names on the
AUA website and also in the booklet prepared for the official opening ceremony
of the memorial. Donations over AU$1000.00 will be further recognized by
presenting them a special certificate of appreciation. All donors who wish to
remain anonymous will also receive the certificate of appreciation for their
contribution.
A special online bank account has been established under the name of the
“Genocide Monument” to facilitate the collection of funds. We encourage our
sponsors to send their donations directly to this account established, please
refer to the following link: www.AUA.net
We thank you again for your generous donation in support of the Assyrian
genocide monument
Assyrian Universal Alliance
Australian Chapter
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