Nations worldwide and several states of the U.S. have passed resolutions recognizing the Armenian Genocide.  In light of the Turkish government’s consistent campaign of denial, official recognition of the Armenian Genocide, especially by Western powers, is a critical step that sends a clear message to the Turkish government that it must come to terms with its past. 

Clearly, avoiding the facts of the Genocide or succumbing to Turkish threats and propagating its lies not only prolongs the resolution of this very important human rights issue, but also sets a dangerous precedent for future governments or leaders contemplating genocide.  Let us never forget, Adolf Hitler himself justified how he could get away with his plans for the Jews and other "undesirables" of Europe by stating "Who, after all, speaks today of the annihilation of the Armenians?"

The following shaded states have, by legislation or proclamation, recognized the Armenia Genocide.