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
Upcoming Events
Gender, Genocide & Obligations under International Law
13-14 Mar 2020 | McGill University Faculty of Law, Montreal
Herstories: Grassroots Atrocity Prevention and Transitional Justice Initiatives
20 Mar 2020 | Church Center of the United Nations, New York
News
Opportunity for Practitioners in Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention
Posted 2/21/20, 6:32 PM
The Institute for Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention (I-GMAP) at Binghamton University/The State University of New York is looking for two...
UN Security Council to hold an open debate on transitional justice
Posted 2/13/20, 11:06 AM
On 13 February 2020, the Security Council will hold a debate on “transitional justice in conflict and post-conflict situations”...
GAAMAC Asia Pacific Study group meets in Bangkok
Posted 1/31/20, 3:25 PM
On 29 January 2020, the GAAMAC Asia Pacific Study Group, formed at GAAMAC III in Kampala, Uganda, met in Bangkok, Thailand to workshop a draft...
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