UN Genocide Prevention

In December 1948, @UN General Assembly, by unanimous vote, affirmed that #genocide is a crime under international law. It is a crime whether committed in times of peace or war. Marking 75 years since the Convention, take a look at its notion & use. youtu.be/_JnlWOx-huo?si…

Following the announcement of a deal to secure a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza, @antonioguterres stresses that the world must never forget the unbearable human cost of this conflict. “We have all waited far too long for this moment. Now we must make it truly count.”

Hate has no place in our societies. Although it may take many forms, the consequences of hate and intolerance are always harmful. We can all take action by challenging hate wherever we may see it. We can all say #NoToHate.

Last week in #Uganda: the Office supported a 2day engagement focused on revamping 🇺🇬National Committee for Genocide Prevention in Entebbe. The proactive approach to lasting peace & stability brought together government, civil society, media, youth, religious institutions.@_ICGLR_

Two years ago today, Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups launched an abhorrent large-scale terror attack on Israel. On this day, let us remember all those who were killed and suffered horrific violence. The horror of that dark day will be forever seared in the memories of…

UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk welcomes the International Criminal Court’s convictions of Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al Rahman (Ali Kushayb) for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in #Sudan’s western Darfur region in 2003-2004.

📌20 Years of Responsibility to Protect 'Notre message est clair: la prévention doit être au cœur de l’action internationale’ Amb.Dharmadhikari @franceonu partage ces messages à l’occasion du 20ᵉ anniversaire, y compris un rappel de l’initiative franco-mexicaine #R2Pat20

📌 20 years of Responsibility to Protect Amb. Buenrostro Massieu @MexOnu highlights the essence of R2P & the Franco-Mexican initiative and shares her key messages on #R2Pat20 “It demands that we go beyond rhetoric, that we take action to prevent atrocities and protect civilians”

Thursday's International Day of Non-Violence marks the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, a leader who remained committed to the principle of non-violence, even in the most difficult circumstances. un.org/en/observances…

Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide Beyani & Special Adviser on the Responsibility to Protect Bleeker met with 🇦🇺 @dfat Ms. Angela Robinson. At #UNGA80, they discussed efforts to enhance atrocity prevention at the multilateral level, and at all stages.

Special Adviser Beyani met with H.E Sheikh Hamad bin Ali Al-Muaini, President of the Diplomatic Academy at the @FMofOman 🇴🇲 at the sidelines of #UNGA80. They discussed collaboration on enhancing the role of traditional leaders in countering hate speech and preventing genocide.

‘R2P Focal Points play a vital role in operationalizing the principle of R2P’ & ‘in supporting exercise of sovereignty constructively’ – Special Advisers on Prevention of Genocide Beyani & on R2P Bleeker today at #UNGA80 informal meeting of the Global Network of R2P FPs #R2Pat20

Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide met with H.E.Mulambo Hamakuni Haimbe, Minister of @ZambiaMFAIC 🇿🇲. They discussed Zambia’s progressive efforts after acceding to the Genocide Convention in 2022 & opportunities for further cooperation on prevention of atrocity crimes.

Special Adviser on Prevention of Genocide Beyani joins leaders from faith communities, multilateral institutions, civil society & governments in #UNGA80 side discussion on urgent necessity for #FaithInDialogue for New Agenda for Peace. @KAICIID @religions4peace @UNAOC @UNFPA 🇵🇹🇦🇹

The @LFC ⚽️ delegation is back at #UNGA @GlobalGoalsUN Zone! Special Adviser Beyani welcomed Rishi Jain, Director of Impact & legend @Robbie9Fowler as they prepared for a panel conversation on how #football powers social change, in line with our Game Plan on #NoToHate speech.

3:30PM EDT: Football’s power goes beyond the pitch at #SDGLive. 🌟 @Robbie9Fowler joins @ussoccerfdn to show how ⚽ ️ drives health, education, sustainability & inclusion for people & planet. @LFC @CBSSports webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1r/k…

'The world urgently needs its leaders to protect lives, prevent further bloodshed & restore hope' - Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide stressed at #UNGA80 event on humanitarian diplomacy response to crises in the Middle East, attending with the Special Adviser on RtoP.

Special Adviser on Responsibility to Protect Bleeker at #UNGA80 🇭🇷🇨🇭High-level event on Missing Persons in Armed Conflict: Advancing the Search for Answers, stressed, “addressing the plight of missing persons is not only a humanitarian imperative, but a legal & moral obligation".

Special Adviser on Prevention of Genocide Beyani & Special Adviser on Responsibility to Protect Bleeker met with @RAbisoghomonyan, Deputy Foreign Minister @MFAofArmenia. They discussed efforts to prioritize peace & prevention: globally, regionally & under UN80 initiative. #UNGA80

“The Responsibility to Protect was never meant to be remembered - it was meant to be realized”, Special Adviser on Prevention of Genocide, Beyani & Special Adviser on RtoP, Bleeker emphasized today at the Ministerial Meeting on Responsibility to Protect, during #UNGA80. #R2Pat20

Special Adviser Beyani met with 🇫🇷France’s Ambassador at Large for Human Rights @RomeIsabelle at the sidelines of #UNGA80. They discussed cooperation in efforts to better understand the risks of unfolding genocides, genocide prevention & memorialisation as a tool of prevention.