Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide

The Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide is an international treaty adopted in 1948 that aims to prevent and punish acts committed with intent to eliminate, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group. It defines genocide and obligates countries to prevent such crimes and prosecute those responsible. The treaty emphasizes that genocide is a serious violation of human rights and sets a legal framework for holding perpetrators accountable, promoting international cooperation to prevent mass killings and preserve human dignity.