On May 31, 2026, members of Canada's Hazara community gathered in Toronto for what organizers described as the first-ever Hazara Cultural Festival held in Canada. The event brought together community members, artists, youth, families, and supporters to celebrate Hazara heritage, culture, music, art, and community identity. The festival marked an important milestone for a community that has faced decades of discrimination, persecution, and displacement, while continuing to pr

The Alliance of Genocide Victim Communities (AGVC) was honoured to participate in the public launch of the Global Tamil Council, a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to advance justice, accountability, self-determination, and human rights for the Tamil people. The launch brought together community leaders, legal experts, human rights advocates, and members of the global Tamil diaspora to discuss the future of Tamil advocacy and the importance of coordinated internationa

I believe recognition is important, but without action, it feels incomplete. To me, the recognition of Hazara Genocide Memorial Day is not only about the past but also about reminding future generations of what has happened and what must never be repeated. In the end, it felt like another important day of learning had come to a close. I left with more knowledge, more questions, and a deeper sense of responsibility.

June 17, 2025 The Alliance of Genocide Victim Communities (AGVC) is proud to announce the formal inclusion of the Rohingya community into...