Dr. Andrew Woolford Professor of the Department of Sociology of University of Manitoba, Manitoba, Canada was elected president of the International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS) for two years, 2015-2017, during the 12th meeting of IAGS held in Yerevan.  

In his speech Woolford expressed hope that he will be able to meet the expectations of those who elected him. “I have acquired valuable knowledge during all similar conferences. These conferences have always been the place where cooperation and science prevail,” the newly elected President said.