AKA Name | "International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime" |
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HashtagsCompiled on | #TigrayGenocide |
Related Hashtags | #Tigray, #ResumeAid4Tigray, #Genocide, #NoExcuse, #GenocideConvention75 |
2024 Date | December 9, 2024 |
2025 Date | December 9, 2025 |
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Top X Posts (formerly Tweets) for Genocide Prevention Day -Updated
Genocide Prevention Day HistoryGenocide Prevention Day serves as a solemn reminder and an opportunity to raise awareness about the catastrophic impact of genocides on humanity. The Observance aims to educate people about the warning signs of genocide, foster a culture of prevention, and promote global responsibility in preventing and addressing such horrendous crimes. By encouraging the commemoration of past genocides, facilitating dialogue, and promoting tolerance and understanding, Genocide Prevention Day contributes to the international community's ongoing efforts to prevent such tragedies from happening again. The creation of Genocide Prevention Day can be linked to the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in 1948. In the Canadian context, the Observance has particular resonance. As a diverse and multicultural country, Canada has embraced the responsibility of addressing the issue of genocide prevention and has been involved in numerous international initiatives. Canada has played a leading role in advocating for the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) principle, which aims to prevent mass atrocities and protect populations from the most extreme forms of violence. In Canada, Genocide Prevention Day is observed in various ways. Universities, civil society organizations, and communities undertake initiatives to raise awareness about genocides and their devastating consequences. These activities include educational programs, conferences, and commemorative events emphasizing the importance of learning from history and promoting tolerance and inclusion. Additionally, several provinces in Canada have adopted specific days dedicated to the remembrance of past genocides. Holocaust Remembrance Day, Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, and Rwandan Genocide Remembrance Day, among others, are aligned with these observances in some parts of Canada, demonstrating the nation's commitment to genocide prevention and awareness. Genocide Prevention Day facts
In the News and Trending in Canada for Genocide Prevention DayUpdated 75th Anniversary of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocideun.org As we commemorate the victims of the Holodomor, the genocide continuesnewpathway.ca Palestinian victims' voice at ICC, French lawyer denounces Israeli 'genocide' in Gaza - THE INTEL DROPtheinteldrop.org UK Home Secretary James Cleverly pays homage to genocide victimsrnanews.com Top things to do in Canada for Genocide Prevention Day
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