Harut Sassounian
Harut Sassounian is the Publisher of The California Courier, founded in 1958. His weekly editorials, translated into several languages, are reprinted in scores of U.S. and overseas publications and posted on countless websites.<p>
He is the author of “The Armenian Genocide: The World Speaks Out, 1915-2005, Documents and Declarations.”
As President of the Armenia Artsakh Fund, he has administered the procurement and delivery of $970 million of humanitarian assistance to Armenia and Artsakh during the past 34 years. As Senior Vice President of Kirk Kerkorian’s Lincy Foundation, he oversaw $240 million of infrastructure projects in Armenia.
From 1978 to 1982, Mr. Sassounian worked as an international marketing executive for Procter & Gamble in Geneva, Switzerland. He was a human rights delegate at the United Nations for 10 years. He played a leading role in the recognition of the Armenian Genocide by the U.N. Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities in 1985.
Mr. Sassounian has a Master’s Degree in International Affairs from Columbia University, and a Master’s in Business Administration from Pepperdine University.
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After Scrutinizing NYC Mayor’s Campaign, FBI is Delving into his Links to Turkey
The FBI has now expanded its investigation of the alleged illegal fundraising links between New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ campaign and Turkish officials and […]
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Armenia Could have Gotten a Better Deal In the Prisoner Exchange with Azerbaijan
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Armenian Government Adds Unnecessary Burdens on Already Suffering Artsakhtsis
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Azerbaijan Plans Takeover of Armenia To Create ‘Western Azerbaijan’
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Azeri Paper Attacks Sassounian for Saying that Azerbaijan Wastes billions on Lobbying
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NYC Mayor Attended 80 Events In 8 Years Related to Turkey
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After Scrutinizing NYC Mayor’s Campaign, FBI is Delving into his Links to Turkey