BenZinga
May 8 2010

Social Awareness Through the Power of Music: Armenian Youth to Host
United We Rock! The Concert for Human Rights

TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – May 8, 2010) –

Editors Note: There is a photo associated with this press release.

The Armenian Youth of Toronto (AYT) hosts the nation’s first-ever
United We Rock! The Concert for Human Rights on Saturday, May 8th,
2010, in an effort to raise public awareness about the dangers of
international human rights violations. This public outdoor event is
held at Toronto’s Yonge and Dundas Square from 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.,
and features 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.

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 however, the event quickly
expanded, and now emphasizes the importance of promoting and educating
about human rights as a united front. Through the expressive power of
music, the concert hopes to shed light on current human rights abuses
such as war crimes, racism, genocide, and the restriction of the
freedom of expression. In this effort, AYT has collaborated with Hope
for Rwanda’s Children Fund, STAND Canada, International Institute for
Genocide & Human Rights Studies, Friends of the Canadian Museum for
Human Rights, 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

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