United Nations Genocide Convention

The United Nations Genocide Convention, adopted in 1948, is an international treaty aimed at preventing and punishing the crime of genocide. Genocide is defined as acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group. The Convention obligates countries to prevent genocide and to hold accountable those responsible for such acts. It also emphasizes the importance of education and awareness to combat the ideologies that lead to genocide, marking a significant commitment by nations to protect human rights and uphold dignity for all groups.