December 9, 2022 will mark the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime. This date was chosen by the United Nations General Assembly to pay tribute to the victims of genocide and promote measures to prevent such crimes from occurring in the future. The international day also provides an opportunity to educate people about the dangers of hatred and bigotry that can lead to genocide. In honor of this important day, we have compiled a list of resources on genocide prevention and commemoration. These resources include books, articles, films, websites, and more. We hope that you will use these resources to learn more about this critical issue and take action to prevent genocide in our world.
What is the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide?
The International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime is observed on December 9. The date was chosen to commemorate the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption, on December 9, 1948, of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.
The Convention defines genocide as any of a number of specified acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial or religious group. These acts include killing members of the group; causing serious bodily or mental harm to members of the group; deliberately inflicting conditions on the group calculated to bring about its physical destruction in whole or in part; imposing measures intended to prevent births within the group; and forcibly transferring children of the group to another group.
The International Day provides an opportunity for everyone to remember and reaffirm their commitment to prevent and eliminate genocide. It also honors those who have lost their lives as a result of this crime.
What is the purpose of this day?
The International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime is observed on December 9. This day was established by the General Assembly of the United Nations in 2015.
The purpose of this day is to commemorate and honor the victims of genocide, and to promote and encourage the prevention of this crime.
When did this event take place?
The International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime was established by the United Nations General Assembly on December 9, 2015. The date honors the victims of the Genocide Convention and reaffirms the international community’s commitment to prevent future genocides.
Who were the victims of genocide?
The victims of genocide are those who have been killed or harmed because of their membership in a particular group. This can be based on race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, political affiliation, or other factors. The most recent examples of genocide include the Holocaust, the Rwandan Genocide, and the Bosnian Genocide. All of these were perpetrated against specific groups of people based on their identity.
How can we prevent genocide from happening again?
One of the most important things we can do to prevent genocide is to educate ourselves and others about its warning signs. By learning about the early warning signs of genocide, we can help to prevent it from happening again.
Some of the early warning signs of genocide include:
1. Increase in hate speech or incitement to violence against an identifiable group
2. Government policies or actions that discriminate against or target an identifiable group
3. Severe economic, social, or political discrimination against an identifiable group
4. Widespread violence targeting members of an identifiable group
Conclusion
The International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime is an important day to remember those who have been lost to genocide, and to work towards preventing future genocides from occurring. This day also serves as a reminder that we must all work together to create a more just and peaceful world for everyone. We hope that by raising awareness about this issue, we can make progress towards ending genocide once and for all.
