Genocide Convention
/ˈdʒɛnəˌsaɪd kənˈvɛnʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) An international treaty adopted by the United Nations in 1948 to prevent and punish the crime of genocide.
The Genocide Convention obligates states to prevent acts intended to destroy particular national, ethnic, racial, or religious groups.
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- genocide convention
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Commentary
Typically capitalized as a proper noun, the Genocide Convention established legal definitions and state duties regarding genocide, serving as a cornerstone of international human rights law.
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