Every year on April 24, Armenians across the globe gather to honor the memory of the 1.5 million lives lost during the Armenian Genocide. In Armenia’s capital, the annual Torchlight March organized by the Armenian Revolutionary Federation Youth Union stands out as one of the most powerful and symbolic acts of remembrance.

Carrying flaming torches and Armenian flags through the streets of Yerevan, thousands of participants make their way to the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial. The procession is more than a tribute—it is a continued call for justice, recognition, and resistance against denial.

This year’s march, commemorating the 110th anniversary of the genocide, carries even deeper resonance. In the aftermath of the September 2023 ethnic cleansing of Armenians from Artsakh, the urgency of remembrance has sharpened. The legacy of genocide continues to reverberate, and the threats facing Armenians today underscore the importance of ensuring that such crimes are neither forgotten nor repeated.

The march began with the burning of Turkish and Azerbaijani flags—a bold act of defiance against both historical atrocities and present-day aggression. As participants advanced toward Tsitsernakaberd, their torches lit the night not just with remembrance, but with resolve. In every step and every flame, the message was clear: truth must be acknowledged, and justice must prevail.