UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide

The UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide is an international treaty established in 1948 to prevent and punish acts intended to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group. It defines genocide clearly and obligates signatory countries to take steps to prevent such crimes, prosecute perpetrators, and cooperate internationally. The treaty seeks to protect vulnerable groups from mass killings, forced removals, and other forms of systematic violence, emphasizing that genocide is a crime of universal concern that must be addressed collectively.