Assembly of Turkish American Associations

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The Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA), created in 1979,

Turkish-American relations and promotes a positive view of Turkiye. The organization is also known for its unsuccessful lawsuits arguing for the inclusion of Armenian genocide denial
as a legitimate alternate view in the US educational curriculum.

Background

ATAA was initially established by the Turkish state in 1979 to counter the

Armenian lobby in the United States, receiving funding from the Turkish government.[2]

ATAA undertakes educational workshops and seminars and conferences on political, social and economic issues concerning Turkey, runs cultural events promoting Turkey's cultural heritage, and publishes reference material regarding Turkey and the Turkish American community.

Activities include educational seminars for Turkish American communities on advocacy and civic leadership; conferences on political, social and economic issues related to Turkey and US Turkish relations; and cultural events to promote Turkey's traditions, art, and heritage.

ATAA publishes reference material on issues regarding the Turkish American community. One of its publications is the quarterly magazine "The Turkish American".

Armenian genocide denial

The organization opposes teaching about the

First Amendment requires Armenian genocide denial to be taught as a legitimate alternate view.[2] In 2007 the head of the organization condemned the recognition of the Armenian genocide by the Anti-Defamation League.[3]

See also

References

  1. ISBN 9781135754167
    . Retrieved 2014-11-23.
  2. ^
    ISBN 978-0-19-933420-9
    .
  3. ^ "Jewish group recognizes Armenian genocide". Los Angeles Times. 23 August 2007. Retrieved 9 July 2020.

External links

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