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As a service to the atrocity prevention community, GAAMAC posts news directly relevant to atrocity prevention. The opinions expressed in the news articles do not represent the views of GAAMAC, its Steering Group or any partner organization.
On the situation of civilians in the Syrian Arab Republic, Feb 2016
13 Feb 2016
(New York, 12 February 2016) The Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide, Adama Dieng, and the Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on the Responsibility to Protect, Jennifer Welsh, expressed alarm at the deepening humanitarian emergency and lack of protection...
GAAMAC II Programme Agenda
1 Feb 2016
We are pleased to announce the programme agenda for GAAMAC II from 2-4 February 2016 in Manila, Philippines.
Fundamentals of Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention (Advance e-copy available)
22 Jan 2016
By the United States Holocaust Memorical Museum The US Holocaust Memorial Museum is pleased to announce the digital release of the Fundamentals of Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention. Written by Dr. Scott Straus, this resource is geared toward practitioners and students seeking an introduction...
Professional Training Program for the Prevention of Mass Atrocities by MIGS
18 Jan 2016
By the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Right Studies (MIGS) On 1-3 June 2016, the MIGS at Concordia University is organizing a two-and-a-half-day professional training program on the prevention mass atrocity crimes.
Desmond Tutu
14 Jan 2016
Distinguished experts welcomed the occasion of GAAMAC I Opening. Their remarks were addressed to representatives from 52 states, the United Nations, regional organisations, international non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and experts in the prevention of mass atrocity crimes, who participated...
Philippines hosts GAAMAC II briefing at the United Nations
12 Jan 2016
On Tuesday, 15 December 2015, the Mission of Philippines to the UN organized a briefing on GAAMAC II for the UN community. Philippine’s Amb. Yparraguirre introduced the Second International Meeting of the "Global Action Against Mass Atrocity Crimes" (GAAMAC) on "Preventing atrocities: How to...
8th Annual Emilio Mignone Lecture on Transitional Justice with UN Human Rights Chief
9 Jan 2016
By the International Center for Transitional Justice On December 8, the International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) and the Center for Human Rights and Global Justice (CHRGJ) at New York University hosted UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein for the 8th Annual...
GAAMAC II
23 Dec 2015
The Second International Meeting of the “Global Action Against Mass Atrocity Crimes” (GAAMAC II) on ‘Preventing atrocities: How to strengthen national atrocity prevention architectures’ will take place in Manila, Philippines.
A briefing on GAAMAC hosted by the Swiss Ambassador in Manila
15 Dec 2015
By the Embassy of Switzerland in Manila On Friday, 11 December 2015, a briefing was hosted at the Ambassador's Residence introducing the 2nd International Meeting of the "Global Action Against Mass Atrocity Crimes" (GAAMAC) on "Preventing atrocities: How to strengthen national atrocity prevention...
A survey assessing risks of state-led mass killing onsets in 2016
14 Dec 2015
By the Early Warning Project Which countries in the world are most likely to see the start of new episodes of state-led mass killing in 2016?
Atrocity Prevention, Counterterrorism, and Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism
8 Dec 2015
By the Stanley Foundation Recent world events have highlighted the threat posed by violent nonstate actors that perpetrate mass atrocity crimes, including genocide, crimes against humanity, ethnic cleansing, and war crimes. To examine the challenges facing the international community from these...
Head of ISSAT - Mark Downes
3 Dec 2015
Who are DCAF-ISSAT’s founding members and what are their roles?
New Graduate-Level Genocide Prevention Certificate with Stockton University
2 Dec 2015
The Auschwitz Institute for Peace and Reconciliation is offering in collaboration with Stockton University for a graduate-level Genocide Prevention Certificate (GPC).
Joint NGO Statement Urging Coordinated Global Response to the Escalating Human Rights Crisis in Burundi
13 Nov 2015
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On the upcoming elections in Myanmar, Nov 2015
4 Nov 2015
(New York, 4 November 2015) The Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Adama Dieng, and the Special Adviser on the Responsibility to Protect, Jennifer Welsh, called on the Government of Myanmar to take all possible measures to ensure that the upcoming elections of 8 November are held in a...
Women, Peace, Security, and the Responsibility to Protect
20 Oct 2015
Atrocity crimes disproportionately affect women and girls at an alarming rate. Indeed, women and girls often make up the majority of victims of such violence and bear the brunt of the economic and social consequences of atrocities. Discrimination against women and girls, as well as the violation...
Open call - Early Warning Project Genocide Prevention Fellowship Program
20 Oct 2015
The Simon-Skjodt Center at the United States Genocide Memorial Museum has announced The Early Warning Project Genocide Prevention Fellowship Program.
On the escalation of incitement to violence in Syria on religious grounds, Oct 2015
14 Oct 2015
(New York, 13 October 2015) The Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide, Adama Dieng, and the Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on the Responsibility to Protect, Jennifer Welsh, expressed alarm at the escalation in violent rhetoric by influential religious...
Update on the UN Security Council Reform Event by IPI
12 Oct 2015
The International Peace Institute and the Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect held an event on 26 September. IPI has made available the video of the event online.
Early Warning Project by the US Holocaust Memorial Museum
2 Oct 2015
Since the earlier post, the Early Warning Project (http://www.earlywarningproject.com) has revealed the new information and puts Myanmar at the top of countries at the highest risk of experiencing mass atrocities. Combining the "ensemble" data from the three statistical models along with the pool...