Tuesday, December 9, 2025

International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime


 

The date for the international observance related to genocide is December 9, officially known as the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime.

About the Observance

  • Date: December 9th annually.
  • Purpose: This day commemorates victims of past genocides and raises awareness of the 1948 Genocide Convention and the commitment to preventing future atrocities.
  • Significance: Established by the UN General Assembly on September 29, 2015, the date honours the adoption of the Genocide Convention on December 9, 1948.
  • Focus: It underscores the responsibility of states to protect their populations from genocide and the need to combat impunity for this crime.

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