Genocide Convention

The Genocide Convention, officially known as the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, was adopted by the United Nations in 1948. It defines genocide as actions aimed at destroying, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group. The convention obligates signatory countries to prevent genocide and punish those responsible for it. It was a significant step toward international law, emphasizing the importance of protecting human rights and holding perpetrators accountable for heinous acts that threaten entire communities.