Our New Arabic-speaking Project Coordinator, Maryam Mourad
We are delighted to break the news that we have chosen Maryam Mourad for WCA’s new and important position of Arabic-speaking Project Coordinator! She is an experienced and dedicated Aramean refugee from Syria who at present lives in Germany.
Ongoing Criminal Acts In Northeast Syria: Kurdish PYD-YPG Terrorize Aramean Christian
Yesterday, 3 June 2021, the Kurdish PYD/YPG militia in Northeast Syria had once again abducted an Aramean Christian. This time, they assaulted and kidnapped Husam Alkass, a young journalist and human rights activist who is known for exposing their crimes.
Winner WCA Art Prize
We are thrilled to announce the winners of the WCA Art Prize contest! The first prize goes to Fouad Roham from Austria, the second place to Samir Sherro from Canada. Heartfelt congratulations to these two winning artists! They will receive the symbolic amounts of €250 and €150, respectively.
Impressions of Participation of WCA President in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum
The WCA President Johny Messo was invited to speak at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, held on 18-20 June 2021 in a beautiful Antalya resort on the coast of the Mediterranean. This high-level event gathered political leaders, diplomats, opinion makers or academics from different continents to shed light on the topic of “Innovative Diplomacy: New Era, New Approaches.”
Arabic-speaking Project Coordinator
WE ARE HIRING | Part-time Position for Bilingual Arabic & English Project Coordinator. Do you speak fluent Arabic and English, and are you highly motivated to join WCA in expanding its work for the Aramean people in the Arabic-speaking home countries? Then don't hesitate to seize this new job opportunity.
Turkish Court Sentences Aramean Monk To 25 Months Prison On Terror Charges
Fr. Aho (Sefer BILEÇEN), an Aramean monk in Southeast Turkey, was sentenced in absentia by a criminal court in Mardin to more than two years imprisonment for alleged terrorist links. His lawyer is appealing the verdict that has shocked Arameans worldwide. WCA has reached out to high-level Turkish Government officials and continues to monitor the appeal process of this case.
International Crossover Singer Abeer Nehme Becomes WCA Goodwill Ambassador For Aramaic Cultural Heritage
On 25 June 2021, the World Council of Arameans (Syriacs) (“WCA”) announced the famous international crossover singer and musicologist from Lebanon, Mrs. Abeer Nehme, as the WCA Goodwill Ambassador for the Aramaic Cultural Heritage. Why, and who is she?
Virtual Gallery of Top 10 Artworks on Mor Gregorios from Aleppo, Syria
Watch this beautiful Online Gallery of the Top 10 Artworks of WCA's Art Prize contest on H.E. Mor Gregorios Yohanna Ibrahim after we recently shared the first two winners! We thank the many participants and the jury members. Their contributions help us remember and honor the two kidnapped Archbishops of Aleppo, Syria.
New WCA Department: Aramaic Language and Cultural Heritage
On 20 March 2021, the World Council of Arameans (Syriacs) (“WCA”) created the Aramaic Language and Cultural Heritage Department (“ALCHD”). Several projects will be launched in the near future to preserve and promote the Aramaic language and cultural heritage.
