Dec 29, 2009

Salem on History | United Nations Adopts Convention on Genocide

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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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Salem on History | United Nations Adopts Convention on Genocide

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