Statement

Jun 28, 20232 min read

API Welcomes Reintroduction of the Simele Massacre Resolution in U.S. Congress

The Assyrian Policy Institute welcomes the reintroduction of the Semele [sic] Massacre resolution, House Resolution 472, by U.S....

Nov 1, 20221 min read

API Welcomes Historic Decision by Illinois District 219 Board of Education

The Assyrian Policy Institute welcomes the historic decision made by Niles Township High Schools District 219 Board of Education on...

Aug 14, 20222 min read

API Welcomes HR 126 Introduced in California State Assembly

The Assyrian Policy Institute welcomes the introduction of House Resolution 126 in the California State Assembly by Assembly Members...

Jun 14, 20224 min read

The API hosts inaugural Assyrian National Conference in Washington, D.C.

The Assyrian Policy Institute held its inaugural conference in Washington, D.C. from June 9–11, 2022, presented in partnership with the...

Mar 9, 20222 min read

API Welcomes Formation of Illinois Assyrian Caucus

The Assyrian Policy Institute welcomes the formation of the Illinois Assyrian Caucus in the Illinois General Assembly. State Senator Ram...

Oct 5, 20212 min read

API Announces New Members of Board, Executive Team

The Assyrian Policy Institute is pleased to announce the recent appointments of Sargon Hanna to its Board of Directors and Jamie Bahoura...

Sep 23, 20212 min read

API Welcomes Passage of Sherman Amendment #28 to FY22 NDAA

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Sherman Amendment #28 to H.R. 4350, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal...

Aug 7, 20212 min read

API Statement on Assyrian Remembrance Day 2021

August 7th is observed annually by Assyrians as a day of remembrance honoring the memory of all those Assyrians who have fallen victim to...

Jul 23, 20213 min read

API Welcomes Reintroduction of Assyrian Genocide Resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives

The Assyrian Policy Institute announced support for the Assyrian Genocide resolution, House Resolution 550, which was reintroduced in the...

Apr 24, 20212 min read

The API Welcomes President Biden's Recognition of Armenian Genocide

The Assyrian Policy Institute welcomes President Joe Biden’s formal recognition of the Armenian Genocide. This announcement marks the...

Apr 20, 20213 min read

API Concerned by Indefinite Closure of ANB TV Studio in Ankawa by KRG Authorities

The Assyrian Policy Institute is concerned by reports regarding the Kurdistan Regional Government’s indefinite closure of an...

Mar 19, 20212 min read

Assyrian Policy Institute joins the Alliance Against Genocide

The Assyrian Policy Institute (API) announced today that it has joined the Alliance Against Genocide, a global coalition dedicated to...

Jan 27, 20212 min read

API to Hold Digital Week of Action Calling for Policy Changes

This March, the Assyrian Policy Institute will host its first-ever Week of Action aimed at bringing greater understanding and awareness...

Jan 12, 20213 min read

Announcing New Members to the API Board of Directors

The Assyrian Policy Institute (API) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to the Board of Directors—Atour Sargon and...

Oct 26, 20202 min read

Statement on Azerbaijan’s Ongoing Aggression Against the Republic of Artsakh

As of October 26, 2020, Azerbaijan’s large-scale aggression against the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), a historically Armenian...

Oct 1, 20202 min read

The API announces Virtual Conference

The Assyrian Policy Institute is excited to announce the 2020 API Virtual Conference, which will bring together leaders, policymakers,...

Aug 7, 20205 min read

Joint NGO Statement to Commemorate Assyrian Genocide Remembrance Day

Every year on August 7, Assyrians worldwide pay tribute to the memory of the Assyrians lost to genocide and persecution. The date marks...

Jul 17, 20203 min read

Joint NGO Statement to Commemorate International Justice Day 2020

The API has signed onto a joint NGO statement calling on Iraqi authorities and the international community to bring ISIS to justice.

Jun 1, 20202 min read

New Report—Contested Control: The Future of Security in the Nineveh Plain

The Assyrian Policy Institute announces the release of our new report, Contested Control: The Future of Security in the Nineveh Plain....

May 3, 20205 min read

World Press Freedom Day 2020: Threats Faced by Assyrian Journalists

The United Nations recognizes May 3 to be World Press Freedom Day, observed to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press...