Push for Assyrian genocide education in Australian schools
A new petition before the ACT Legislative Assembly is calling for the inclusion of Assyrian, Armenian and Greek genocide education in the territory’s school curriculum, as community groups intensify efforts to secure broader historical recognition.
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"Supporters say the initiative is about strengthening historical awareness and ensuring students gain a more complete understanding of events that profoundly impacted these communities.
The petition highlights what it describes as the systematic mass killings and deportations carried out under the Ottoman Empire, which led to the deaths and displacement of millions of Armenians, Assyrians and Greeks.
Advocates argue that including this history in the curriculum would not only acknowledge the experiences of affected communities, but also contribute to a broader understanding of migration, identity and multicultural Australia."
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