United Nations Adopts Convention on Genocide
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Human Rights Series
- Categories: Social Issues, Reform, and Protest, Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Affairs
- Subcategories: Organizations, Agencies, Institutions, Treaties, Agreements, Negotiations, Human Rights, Violence, Massacres, Genocide, Torture
- Curriculum: Worldwide
- Geographical Location: New York City
- Date: December 9, 1948
Article abstract: Nazi execution of millions of persons in attempts to exterminate whole races provoked the United Nations, in one of its first acts, to draft international conventional law declaring genocide a crime against humanity.
Summary of Event
Although massive violations of the human right of existence have not disappeared, twentieth century civilization no longer accepts such behavior as unfortunate but normal. Willfully destroying a people is now repugnant, condemned by principles of international law. Stirred by the Nazi execution of millions...
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