A Lesson From the Holocaust Restitution Movement for Armenians: Generate Momentum to Secure Restitution

Authors

Vartges Saroyan, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Abstract

This Note proceeds in five parts. Part I provides a historical background of the events prior to and during the Armenian Genocide, and the claims arising out of the Genocide. Part II discusses the status of Genocide restitution and the roadblocks that continue to prevent widespread recovery. Part III explains the timeline of the Holocaust restitution movement and how advocates for restitution were finally able to have some success. Part IV proposes that Genocide-era claims be sought not only by filing lawsuits, but also by creating momentum through negotiation and other principles of ADR. Part V concludes by reiterating the importance of restituting Armenian Genocide-era looted assets, not only for the Armenian community, but in the name of human decency and restorative justice.

Disciplines

Constitutional Law | Courts | Dispute Resolution and Arbitration | Human Rights Law | International Law | Law | Legal Remedies | Military, War, and Peace

Recommended Citation

Vartges Saroyan, A Lesson From the Holocaust Restitution Movement for Armenians: Generate Momentum to Secure Restitution, 13 Cardozo J. Conflict Resol. 285 (2011).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjcr/vol13/iss1/12