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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.

We are deeply grateful to announce that Jamileh Naso, and the Yazidi community through the Canadian Yazidi Association have joined the...

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

Uyghur Collection Postcards from East Turkistan Photographic collage Intimate snapshots of daily Uyghur life, preserving memories of...

Tutsi Collection Echoes of the Land Alain Sangwa – Prime Luminisce Rwanda Visual Artist Acrylic on canvas This artwork captures the...

Tigrayan Collection Dictator’s Club, East Africa Edition Mahder Tella Digital Painting During the dark days of 2021, as the Tigray...

Tamil Collection The Burning of the Jaffna Public Library Source: Tamil Web Archives Once one of Asia’s largest libraries, the Jaffna...

Tibetan Collection Tibetan Wall Texts The Sacred Arts of Tibet Tibetan art has a rich and ancient history, predating the arrival of...

Hazara Collection Buddha of Bamiyan Arif Bahaduri Watercolor and ink on paper This artwork reimagines the Buddha of Bamiyan, a symbol of...

February 24 2025 - The Alliance of Genocide Victim Communities, in collaboration with esteemed human rights organizations, has released...