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
Events
"The Missing Picture": Rethinking Genocide Studies & Prevention
14-19 Jul 2019 | Phnom Penh, Cambodia
CERAH panel event on "Justice denied? Access to justice for victims of sexual violence"
11 Sep 2019 | Geneva, Switzerland
News
GCR2P Summary of the UN General Assembly Plenary Meeting on the Responsibility to Protect
Posted 8/22/19, 1:08 PM
The Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect (GCR2P) produced a summary of the discussions held during the UN General Assembly plenary...
International Humanitarian Law Digital App
Posted 8/21/19, 8:04 AM
On the occasion of the 70th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions this past 12 August 2019, the International Committee of the Red Cross...
The Peace Corner Podcast
Posted 8/13/19, 3:06 PM
In October 2018, the Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict (GPPAC) launched its first podcast series “The Peace...
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