About GAAMAC
GAAMAC is a global
inclusive state-led initiative to prevent atrocities (genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, crimes against humanity)
GAAMAC provides a platform
for exchange, dialogue, and dissemination of learning and good practice on prevention
GAAMAC supports states
to build their capacities to prevent atrocities as well as to develop and implement national preventive strategies
GAAMAC stays informed and keeps informed
by undertaking research on the latest developments in atrocity prevention from around the world, and disseminating relevant information via its website, the regular newsletter and the event platform
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Colombia ex-rebels testify about crimes at special peace tribunal
Posted 10/11/19, 4:30 PM
Former rebels of the FARC in Colombia have asked for forgiveness for kidnappings of politicians, soldiers and civilians they perpetrated...
The memory of Srebrenica is fading away
Posted 10/11/19, 4:12 PM
As the last remaining survivors of the Bosnia massacres pass away, one surviver's sun – former deputy defence minister of Bosnia and...
Nazi Persecution of People with Disabilities
Posted 10/8/19, 12:43 PM
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is sharing the history of Nazi persecution of people with disabilities during this month’s...
Latest at GAAMAC
GAAMAC is mentioned in two reports recently released by the United Nations Secretary-General
The Africa Working Group’s “Manual on Best Practices for the Establishment and Management of National Mechanisms for Genocide and Mass Atrocities Prevention” is online!
This first regional product from the Africa Working Group is the result of an initiative originating from the global meeting GAAMAC II. It aims to share lessons learned and good practices in the establishment and management of national mechanisms to strengthen atrocity prevention, drawn from existing experiences in African countries.
The Manual is available in English and in French on the website.
Resource Center
GAAMAC III - Third Global Meeting
was held in Kampala, Uganda in May 2018
GAAMAC III Outcome Document