United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide

The United Nations 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 intended to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group. It defines genocide as acts like killing, causing serious harm, imposing conditions to prevent birth, or forcibly transferring children. The treaty emphasizes that countries have a responsibility to prevent genocide and hold accountable those who commit it. It serves as a legal framework to protect vulnerable groups and promote accountability worldwide.