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Supporters of different opposition presidential candidates demonstrate in Mogadishu on February 19, 2021.

Localizing Genocide Prevention and Addressing the Needs of High-Risk Societies

A newly-rebooted UN Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect should work with local communities to de-escalate tensions before atrocities occur.

Apr. 18, 2025 Rowda Olad

A wide view of the General Assembly plenary meeting on the responsibility to protect and the prevention of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity. On the screens are Alice Nderitu, UN Special Adviser on Genocide.

For Atrocity Crimes Prevention, Better UN Strategic Leadership is Crucial

The United Nations must do better in exercising strategic leadership in atrocity crimes prevention and response.

Jan. 27, 2025 Youk Chhang

The soldier is standing at the left of the photo looking to the right at the banner arrayed across the rest of the image. Another soldier stands in the top left corner of the image behind him.

If the UN and Member States Are Serious About Preventing Atrocities, It’s Time to Reboot a Key Office

Member States claim to want peace. Addressing issues in the "Joint Office" would elevate atrocity prevention as a priority.

UN Office on Genocide Prevention

Localizing Genocide Prevention and Addressing the Needs of High-Risk Societies

For Atrocity Crimes Prevention, Better UN Strategic Leadership is Crucial

If the UN and Member States Are Serious About Preventing Atrocities, It’s Time to Reboot a Key Office

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