Two Turkish NGO’s say they will stage a series of demonstrations to commemorate the 97^th anniversary of the 1915 Armenian Genocide and to denounce all forms of racism, this according to today’s Hurriyet newspaper.

“We sum up the rationale behind these activities in a single sentence: The recognition of the Armenian genocide represents the fulfilment of an ethical, legal, political and social responsibility,” Ayşe Günaysu, a member of the Human Rights Association (İHD), recently said.

The main demonstration is to be staged in Istanbul’s Taksim Square, although the İHD and the “Say ‘No’ to Racism Initiative,” which are jointly organizing the commemoration, are set to announce further details regarding events in other cities. 

“Lies cannot under any circumstances prevail until eternity, if we are willing to see the truth,” said Günaysu, who is a member of both the İHD’s administrative board and its Commission against Racism and Discrimination.