2016 Global Raphael Lemkin Seminar for Genocide Prevention, Global Edition

2016 Global Raphael Lemkin Seminar for Genocide Prevention ---------------------------------------------------------- ### November 6-13, 2016 ### Seminar Program and Agenda Click to download ### Organizers - Auschwitz Institute for Peace and Reconciliation - Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum - UN Office of the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide and the Responsibility to Protect ### Supporters - The Conference on Jewish Material Claims against Germany - Europe for Citizens Programme - UN Office of the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide and the Responsibility to Protect - Auschwitz Institute for Peace and Reconciliation - Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum ### Objectives - To introduce participants to the concepts of genocide and other atrocity crimes, and the processes by which genocide occurs. - To empower participants with the practical competencies (foundational knowledge and skills) necessary to prevent genocide from ever taking place, prevent further atrocities once genocide has begun, and prevent future atrocities once a society has begun to rebuild after genocide. - To examine critically and reinforce the emergent norm of the Responsibility to Protect, recognizing that sovereignty is not a privilege but a responsibility. - To develop a worldwide network of state officials who will take action to prevent genocide and other atrocity crimes. ### Attendees List Click to download ### Europe for Citizens Information Sheet Click to download ### Photographs [Click here for Lemkin Seminar photos](https://www.flickr.com/photos/137131049@N05/albums/72157676606627465)