There is little that needs to be said about this day . It is something that we all, as Armenians, feel passionately about.

What remains to be seen is whether our passion will eventually be translated into action. I am speaking from a personal perspective, as I know there are many Armenians (and non Armenians) who dedicate themselves to protests, and perserverance on this issue.

Without sounding too prophetic, I think we should all ask ourselves the question “What concrete steps have I taken to help the cause for recognition of the Armenian Genocide?”. I ask myself this now, and I can shamefully answer - not many at all.

Ok, I attended a march in London on the weekend, but is that enough? I don’t think so . Walking once a year then forgetting is not effective.

Have I even written to my local MP, asking him to back the lobby in the UK Government? No.

Have I told anyone about the screamers movie? No.

So today I am going to do both of those things, perhaps to quash my own guilt, but at least It’s something, and next year I can answer yes to both of those questions. I think if we all ask ourselves this question, and try to yes the questions we said no to, we may get further. Everyone’s action makes a difference.