We, members of the international community, respectfully call upon the United Nations General Assembly to formally recognize and declare April 24 as World Remembrance Day for the Armenian Genocide.

The systematic destruction of Armenians by the Young Turks (Union and Progress Party) government in Turkey served as the foundational case study for Raphael Lemkin, who coined the term "genocide" and drafted the 1948 UN Genocide Convention. Despite this profound link to the very origins of international human rights law, the Armenian Genocide remains without a dedicated day of global observance within the United Nations calendar.

While dozens of sovereign nations, parliaments, and international organizations have already affirmed this historical truth, a formal UN declaration is essential to:

Universalize Remembrance: Ensure that the victims of the "First Genocide of the 20th Century" are honored with the same dignity as those of other recognized atrocities.

Combat Denial: Stand firmly against historical revisionism, which the UN recognizes as a precursor to future violence.

Educate for Prevention: Use this day to promote educational programs worldwide that teach the warning signs of genocide, fulfilling the UN’s commitment to "Never Again."

April 24 is already observed by millions globally. By officially adopting this date, the United Nations will bridge a significant gap in our collective memory and reaffirm its role as the ultimate guardian of human dignity and historical justice.

We urge the Member States of the General Assembly to sponsor a resolution to establish this day of reflection, ensuring that the lessons of the Armenian Genocide are never forgotten.