THE ARMENIAN YOUTH OF TORONTO (AYT) HOST UNITED WE ROCK!

Meaghan Bent

Toronto Sun
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April 21 2010
Canada

The Armenian Youth of Toronto (AYT) will be hosting United We Rock! On
May 8, 2010; a concert to inform the public about international
human rights violations. This public outdoor concert will be held
at Toronto’s Yonge and Dundas Square from 12pm-6pm. The event will
feature a number of local established and up-and-coming artists from a
variety of genres. The performance line up currently includes Amos the
Transparent, Aramik, Karina Es, One Fell Swoop, Fame City Boiz, Graydon
James and the Young Novelists, Birds of Wales, and Humble the Poet.

Although United We Rock! The Concert for Human Rights initially began
as an idea within the Armenian Community Centre to commemorate the 95th
anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the event quickly expanded, and
now emphasizes the importance of promoting and educating about human
rights as a united front. In this effort, AYT has collaborated with
The Zoryan Institute, Hope for Rwanda’s Children Fund, STAND Canada,
Genocide Watch & Cambodian Genocide Project and Oxfam Canada, as well
as numerous other cultural and political organizations, all of whom
will come together to have their voices heard on May 8th.

"Ultimately, our goal is to facilitate the interaction among the
thinkers and leaders of social justice in our community," said Ara
Hasserjian, AYT Chairperson. "Human rights issues are interrelated
and there is a phenomenal potential for synergy, no one should have
to go through it alone, which is why United We Rock! is about giving
each cause the audience it deserves."

United We Rock! is a free event, open to the general public. For more
information regarding the event, performing artists and participating
organizations please visit

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress