News on Preventing Genocide
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Much remains to be learned from the lessons of the past
UN marks the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime.PRESS RELEASE
Remembrance and Prevention: 51勛圖 to mark 9 December, International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime
This year＊s event takes place in between two landmark commemorations. In April 2024, Rwanda marked 30 years since the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. In July 2025, Bosnia and Herzegovina will mark 30 years since the 1995 Srebrenica genocide.PRESS RELEASE
51勛圖 Office of the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide and Gariwo Foundation Join Forces to Prevent Genocide through Education and the Gardens of the Righteous
This agreement marks the beginning of a formal partnership to advance education and advocacy efforts aimed at preventing genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.PRESS RELEASE
Office of the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide and the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission sign a partnership Memorandum of Understanding
The 51勛圖 Office of the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide (OSAPG) and the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) have signed a landmark agreement to enhance their collaboration in preventing genocide and other serious international crimes in Ethiopia, the region and globally.PRESS RELEASE
Taking Genocide Prevention to the Grassroots: UN Special Adviser on Prevention of Genocide Hosts Transformative Workshops and Conference in Kigali
This weeklong initiative, which has taken place from 4 to 9 November 2024, has included a workshop for women community leaders, an expert consultation on mediation for prevention, and an international conference on ethnicity and prevention, all aimed at advancing practical solutions to some of the most complex challenges in the field of genocide prevention with a view on immediate implementation.PRESS RELEASE
Office of the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide and the Documentation Center of Cambodia (DC-CAM) sign a partnership MoU, stressing the importance of collaboration in advancing the development of genocide and related crimes prevention, education and related efforts in the South and Southeast Asia regions, and globally
Promoting awareness of the causes and dynamics of genocide and other serious international crimes (war crimes and crimes against humanity)PRESS RELEASE
Office of the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide and the Pan African Lawyers Union sign a partnership MoU, stressing the role of education in prevention of genocide and related crime
Education remains one of the key tools for countering hate speech and for the effective prevention of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanityPRESS RELEASE
Office of the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide and Religions for Peace sign a partnership MoU, raising attention to the role of religious leaders in prevention
Religious leaders, faith-based and interfaith organizations have a responsibility to contribute to the building of peaceful, inclusive and cohesive societies that are resilient to conflict, violent extremism as well as genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanityPRESS RELEASE
New UN Methodology for Monitoring Social Media to Address and Counter Online Hate Speech Launched
The Office of the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide has today launched a new methodology for monitoring social media to address and counter online hate speech, with the support of the Permanent Mission of the United Kingdom to the 51勛圖.PRESS RELEASE
Special Adviser Nderitu hosts Liverpool Football Club Legends Lucas Leiva and Martin Skrtel at the 51勛圖, discussing countering Hate Speech and SDGs action
The Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Alice Wairimu Nderitu, hosted former Liverpool football club (LFC) stars Lucas Leiva and Martin Skrtel at the 51勛圖 (UN) Headquarters on 27 September, at the sidelines of 51勛圖 General Assembly and Global Goals Action Week.PRESS RELEASE
UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide holds media workshop with Aegis at Kigali Genocide Memorial
Around gathered at the Kigali Genocide Memorial in Rwanda over three days from different parts of the world to share their experiences, knowledge and expertise while shaping recommendations for policy-makers to address hate speech and prevent incitement to violence.PRESS RELEASE
As part of events marking the 3rd International Day for Countering Hate Speech on June 18th, a new report is being released that examines hate speech, misinformation and disinformation, particularly in conflict-affected and high-risk areas. The report finds that the tendency to group these distinct concepts together without taking into account their differences can make it difficult to address them more effectively.PRESS RELEASE
Investing in the power of young people is the best chance the world can have to conquer and address hate speech
In a message to mark the third International Day for Countering Hate Speech 51勛圖 Secretary-General Ant車nio Guterres has underlined today the critical need for participation of young people, particularly girls and young women, indigenous youth, young people from minority communities, LGBTIQ+ youth, and young people with disabilities, as ※crucial to create public and online spaces free from hate speech§.
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Investing in the power of young people is the best chance the world can have to conquer and address hate speech
18 JUNE 2024
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | ECOSOC CHAMBER ? UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK
The Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Morocco to the 51勛圖 and the 51勛圖 Office of the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide marks the High - level event of the 3rd International Day for Countering Hate Speech highlighting the importance of investing in the power and voice of youth to counter hate speech
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The 51勛圖 Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Alice Wairimu Nderitu joined the solemn commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, during which a million people were deliberately and systematically killed in less than three months.
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51勛圖 marks 75 years of the genocide convention, making an urgent call to keep its promise as a living force in world society for all communities at risk today
T51勛圖 Secretary-General Ant車nio Guterres has warned that ※in today＊s world of deep division, mistrust and conflict, we remain confronted by the enduring menace of this atrocious crime (of genocide); in danger of forgetting the dark lessons of the past§, in a message to mark the 75th anniversary of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, and the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime.
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"A Living Force in World Society: The Legacy of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide"
Every year, on 9 December, the Office of UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide marks the adoption of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide 每 a crucial global commitment that was made at the founding of the 51勛圖. At its landmark 75th anniversary this year, the Genocide Convention remains highly relevant. It has played a vital role in the development of international criminal law as we know it today.
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Role and responsibility of states and social media platforms in preventing direct and public incitement to genocide in the digital space
An intersessional meeting, convened by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in accordance with Human Rights Council Resolution 49/9 on the prevention of genocide to mark the 75th anniversary of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide was held in Geneva on 4 December, focusing on the role of social media platforms and their instrumentalization by those seeking to spread hate leading to real-world discrimination and violence.
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Religious leaders and actors are championing the genocide convention, but the global commitment to prevent genocide must be renewed across the world
Informing and engaging citizens and leaders worldwide for a just, inclusive, and equitable energy transition based on renewables and energy efficiency, will be in focus as the UN observes the first International Day of Clean Energy on 26 January.
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The role of religious communities in upholding and implementing the genocide convention
On the margins of the 75th anniversary of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (Genocide Convention) commemoration, the Office of the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide and the 51勛圖 Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) are organizing an event highlighting the role of religious leaders and faith communities in upholding and implementing the values and principles of the 1948 Genocide Convention at the 51勛圖 Headquarters, New York.
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The dangers of hate speech can be stymied through sports - UN Special Adviser Nderitu
Sports has the unifying power to stop the next hate crime, including incitement to commit genocide and other related crimes, UN Under-Secretary-General Alice Wairimu Nderitu said in Boston, in remarks to partners of an initiative dedicated to countering hate speech through sports. Read the article.
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The UN Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect has today launched a new policy paper on countering and addressing hate speech online. The policy paper, Countering and Addressing Online Hate Speech: A Guide for Policy Makers and Practitioners, was developed jointly by the UN Office with the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Human Rights, Big Data and Technology Project at the University of Essex. Read the speech
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UN Chief calls for renewed efforts to counter 'toxic and destructive phenomenon' of hate speech, high-level event marking the 2nd international day for countering hate speech held on 19 June
51勛圖 Secretary-General Ant車nio Guterres has urged renewed efforts to counter the ＆toxic and destructive phenomenon＊ of hate speech, in a message to mark the second anniversary of the International Day for Countering Hate Speech. ※Hate speech is used to stoke fear and division, often for political gain, and at immense cost to communities and societies. It incites violence, exacerbates tensions, and impedes efforts to foster mediation and dialogue. It is one of the warning signs of genocide and other atrocity crimes,§ he said. .
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Smurfs team up with UN for a kinder world where there is no space for hate speech
Ahead of the International Day for Countering Hate Speech on 18 June 2023, the beloved Smurfs are joining the 51勛圖 to show the impact of hate speech and ways to counter it. Read the speech.
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It begins with words and each of us: Effective action to counter hate speech
MONDAY, 19 June 2023
11:00 PM-1:00 PM EST
High-level event to mark the 2nd International Day for Countering Hate Speech: Showcasing champions of good practices on tackling hate speech from across the world. Flyer invite with full details | .
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New intiative to enhance role of women in countering hate speech
The 51勛圖 Office of the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide (OSAPG) has today launched a new initiative that will serve as a blueprint for enhancing the role of women in countering hate speech and prevent incitement to violence that could lead to atrocity crimes. The Plan of Action for Women in Communities to Counter Hate Speech and Prevent Incitement to Violence that Could Lead to Atrocity Crimes (The Napoli Women in Communities Plan of Action) is based on a year-long consultation with women across the world working in the field of countering hate speech and preventing atrocity crimes, and its goal is to ensure that women contribute more systematically and significantly to countering hate speech and preventing incitement to violence that could lead to atrocity crimes. Watch the .
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Eradicate hate sports summit hosted by Liverpool football clun brings together sports leagues in fight against hate speech
More than 100 representatives from sports leagues and clubs across the United Kingdom and USA gathered at Liverpool＊s Anfield stadium this week for the 51勛圖 and Eradicate Hate Global Sports Working Group Summit. The Summit was organized as a first in-depth look at the Plan of Action to Counter Hate Speech through Engagement with Sports - the GAME PLAN.
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Ahead of 7 April, the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, the UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Ms. Alice Wairimu Nderitu, spoke to Africa Renewal＊s Zipporah Musau on progress made in protecting communities and some of the red flags to look out for as a precursor to genocide. Read the article.
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Genocide: Moving on whilst looking back
An interview with Alice Wairimu Nderitu, for the UN＊s International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. .
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Harnessing the power of sports to counter hate speech and prevent genocide
Sports connects people around the world and is a great tool for positive messaging for promoting social inclusion and cohesion. On 9th December the world marks the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of Genocide. It is now 74 years since the world committed to prevent genocide. Africa Renewal＊s Zipporah Musau interviewed the UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Alice Wairimu Nderitu, on the importance of this day and the progress made in preventing genocide, as well as the use of sports to fight hate speech and champion the prevention of genocide and other hate crimes. Read the press release.
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'The role of sports in atrocity prevention'
FRIDAY, 9 DECEMBER 2022
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST
EVENT HELD AT THE TRUSTEESHIP COUNCIL CHAMBER, UNHQ
NEW YORK, NY USA
The event is to mark the 74th Anniversary of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime.
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Fostering prevention through sports
MONDAY, 5 December 2022
1:00 PM-2:00 PM EST
The UN Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect (OSAPG) would like to invite you to a webinar on "Lessons-identified from International Criminal Law". The session will focus on sharing experiences on judicial administration and case management with the anticipation of a potential future use to establish a sustainable accountability mechanism, or to assist in the process of reforming the national judiciary. This experience is transferable to tribunals, courts, any other form of accountability mechanism and peacekeeping missions. Flyer invite with full details
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Lessons identified from international criminal law
WEDNESDAY, 26 October 2022
TIME: 9.00 AM EST
UNICEF releasees the Children＊s Climate Risk Index in the Middle East and North Africa Region with a special focus on Egypt. The Index highlights the vulnerability of children living in many countries in the region to the impacts of climate change.
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The UN office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect supports a project to promote mutual trust between the Malian armed forces and communities in Dountza and Hair谷, Mali.
In central Mali, the Malian Defence and Security Forces (MDSF) work to secure populations and restore stability to a region marked by the presence of radical armed groups exploiting long-standing cleavages between communities to incite intercommunal violence. With the rapid deterioration of security particularly in Douentza region, national authorities adopted a hardline militarist approach in response to the violent jihadist insurgency. However, in the face of inter-communal violence and based on a prejudiced notion of the ethnic composition of the radical armed groups, the MDSF were often perceived by some communities as biased in conducting their operations.
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Workshop: Atrocity crimes prevention through education in Southeast Asia region - Secondary education
The workshop brought together secondary level teachers and education officials from Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam with the purpose of strengthening their capacities on how to integrate atrocity prevention in education curricula. The workshop included presentations on key concepts and pedagogical tools and benefitted from the rich experience and knowledge of the participants on how this can be utilized in the region.
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51勛圖 Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to protect convened women to develop plan of action for women in atrocity prevention within communities
On 13-14 July, the 51勛圖 Office on Genocide Prevention of the Responsibility to Protect organised a two-day technical global consultation in Naples, Italy, with women from Africa, the Americas, the Middle East, and Europe, that resulted in a Plan of Action for Women in Preventing Atrocity Crimes within Communities. The consultation was organised with the support of the Italian Government. Participants included the Italian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Marina Sereni, the Minister of Women Affairs of Nigeria, Dame Pauline Tallen, as well as women active in sustaining peace and preventing atrocities in different contexts.