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9.12.16

International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime

In September 2015, the UN General Assembly established this day for December 9 because it is the anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (the “Genocide Convention”). 

This day raises awareness of the Genocide Convention and its role in combating and preventing the crime of genocide as well as to commemorate and honour its victims.

“The prevention of genocide is a specific obligation under international law. Governments must act on this imperative by investing in prevention and taking preventive action. On this new international observance, let us recognize the need to work together more concertedly to protect individuals from gross human rights violations and uphold our common humanity.” - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon


Please click here for more information on the Genocide Convention.

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