On May 19 , Greek communities worldwide observe Greek Genocide Remembrance Day , honoring the 1.5 million victims of the Ottoman Empire's systematic killings of Pontic and Anatolian Greeks (1914-1923). The 2025 theme, "Memory, Justice, and the Road to Recognition," underscores the ongoing fight for historical acknowledgment and reparations. Historical Context: A Forgotten Genocide Key Facts Death toll : 750,000 Pontic Greeks + 750,000 Anatolian Greeks Methods : Death marches, forced labor camps, mass drownings Survivors : 400,000 fled to Greece, Russia, and the U.S. Modern Parallels 38 countries officially recognize the genocide (Germany, U.S. in 2024) Turkey still denies the events, criminalizing discussion (Article 301) 2025 Theme: "Memory, Justice, and the Road to Recognition" Three Pillars of Action ✔ Preservation Digitizing survivor testimonies at the Pontic Greek Genocide Research Center "Names Not Numbers" initiative to document all victims...