Egyptian Armenian Committee Calls for Preserving Collective Memory Ahead of Genocide Anniversary

As the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide of 1915 in the Ottoman Empire approaches, the Egyptian Armenian National Committee has emphasized the importance of preserving national memory and safeguarding collective identity, while expressing deep concern over any attempts to obscure or distort historical truth.

In a statement marking the occasion, the committee stressed that national memory and collective identity constitute fundamental pillars for any society, particularly for smaller nations and communities that rely on them as sources of moral and strategic strength in the face of ongoing challenges.

According to the statement, memory is not merely a record of the past, but a framework that shapes how communities understand the present and envision their future, while reinforcing internal cohesion and shared belonging.

The committee further warned that attempts to erase, distort, or diminish historical memory do not only result in the loss of historical narrative, but also weaken the psychological and social fabric of societies. 

Such actions, it noted, can generate fragility that may affect political stability and long-term resilience.

It added that the erosion of collective identity deprives future generations of their historical heritage and reference points, leaving them more vulnerable to fragmentation or the influence of competing narratives. 

The committee described this as a profound harm that cannot easily be remedied through material means or short-term policies.

The statement comes ahead of commemorations related to the Armenian Genocide, a historical event widely marked by Armenian communities around the world.