YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 29, ARMENPRESS. The inclusion of the Armenian Genocide subject in educational programs of various countries is an important step, Hayk Demoyan – Director of the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute told ARMENPRESS, commenting on the works carried out by Armenian National Committee representatives aimed at including the Armenian Genocide subject in educational programs of different European countries.

“The first serious focus regarding this issue was 3-4 years ago, I have also raised this issue a couple of times during the state committee session. Of course, the lobbying activities, adoption of some documents are also very important, but if we want to prepare the society of a country, to inform it as to what really happened in 1915, then we have to include this subject in the school books”, Hayk Demoyan said.

In his words, there was a positive progress in this direction; however that process must be carried out with a non-stop principle. “For instance, we, underscoring the educational factor, have translated a school book on the Holocaust, and also prepared a guideline for teachers and reporters. The educational component will also be one of the important pillars of our museum. We have to understand that the most important part is giving the future generations true information, presenting that what happened in 1915 was genocide. Unfortunately, this factor has been missed for many years, however it is joyous that there is progress”, he said.

Hayk Demoyan says the Armenian Genocide subject is being mentioned in the educational programs of USA, France and Germany. According to him, it is very surprising that the Armenian Genocide subject is not mentioned in any Russian school book.