Hrant Dink was a prominent Turkish Armenian editor, journalist, and writer. Born on September 15, 1954, in Istanbul, Turkey, he passed away on January 19, 2007. Dink was known for his efforts in promoting Armenian culture and rights, as well as his criticism of the Turkish government's policies regarding the Armenian Genocide. He founded Agos newspaper, a leading source of information for the Turkish Armenian community. His assassination in 2007 led to international outrage and calls for justice.