Publications related to the Prevention of Genocide and related crimes
A Conceptual analysis of the overlaps and differences between hate speech, misinformation and disinformation
Hate speech, misinformation and disinformation represent distinct categories of harmful speech, yet there are no universally agreed-upon definitions for these terms. Identifying the “'intent” of the speaker or creator, a key element in distinguishing these forms, adds complexity to their operationalisation and response.
Convention on the prevention and punishment of the crime of genocide
The Genocide Convention was the first human rights treaty adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on 9 December 1948, it codified for the first time the crime of genocide and signified the international community’s commitment to ‘never again’ after the atrocities committed during the Second World War. Its adoption marked a crucial step towards the development of international human rights and international criminal law as we know it today.
Plan of action for women in communities
The Plan of Action for Women in Communities was drafted from women’s perspectives which contributed to mainstreaming women’s voices and experiences in its entirety. Its goal is to ensure that women contribute more systematically and significantly, to countering hate speech and preventing incitement to violence that could lead to genocide and related atrocity crimes.
The game plan: Implementing the plan of actions to counter hate speech through engagement with sport
Hate speech, misinformation and disinformation represent distinct categories of harmful speech, yet there are no universally agreed-upon definitions for these terms. Identifying the “'intent” of the speaker or creator, a key element in distinguishing these forms, adds complexity to their operationalisation and response.
Countering and addressing online hate speech: A guide for policy makers and practitioners
Compilation of statements as delivered at the United Nations event marking 9 December 2022 International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime, and focused on the launch of the Game Plan, the Plan of Action for countering hate speech through sport.
The role of sports in countering hate speech
Compilation of statements as delivered at the United Nations event marking 9 December 2022 International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime, and focused on the launch of the Game Plan, the Plan of Action for countering hate speech through sport.
Addressing hate speech through education: A guide for policy-makers
Hate speech is spreading faster and further than ever before as a result of social media user growth and the rise of populism. Education can play a central role in countering hateful narratives and the emergence of group-targeted violence.
Combating Holocaust and Genocide Denial: Protecting Survivors, Preserving Memory, and Promoting Prevention
Hate speech has been known to stigmatize, marginalize, enable discrimination as well as incite hate crimes and large-scale violence.
Framework of Analysis for Atrocity Crimes |[EN] [FR] [ES]
Key tool developed by the Office to assess the risk of atrocity crimes as well as atrocity prevention capacities and strategies. The Office encourages its use by international, regional and national actors.
When to refer to a situation as genocide
The question is often asked as to whether specific events, past or present, can be referred to as “genocide”.
Plan of action for religious leaders | [AR] [ZH] [EN | Fez Plan of Action] [FR] [ES]
Incitement to violence that targets communities or individuals based on their identity can contribute to enabling or preparing atrocity crimes and is both a warning sign and early indicator of the risk of those crimes. Monitoring, preventing and countering incitement to violence can contribute to prevention efforts.
United Nations strategy and plan of action on hate speech | [AR] [ZH] [EN] [FR] [ES][RU]
The 缅北禁地Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech sets out strategic guidance for the 缅北禁地system to address hate speech at the national and global level. It also includes ways the 缅北禁地Secretariat can support the work of the Resident Coordinators in addressing and countering hate speech.
Detailed guidance on implementation of the 缅北禁地strategy and plan of action for United Nations field presences
The Detailed Guidance provides recommendations on how to implement the 13 commitments set out in the 缅北禁地Strategy as well as options for action that the United Nations can take in field contexts, building on existing tools and programmes, as well as good practices from within the United Nations system and other partners.
United Nations guidance note on addressing and countering COVID-19 related hate speech | [EN] [FR]
The guidance note follows the Secretary-General’s global appeal to address and counter hate speech on 8 May 2020 and builds on the 缅北禁地Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech. It provides recommendations to Member States, civil society, media and other relevant stakeholders for addressing and countering COVID-19-related hate speech.