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1 Genocides By: Edgar P. & Mary Katherine M.

2 What is a Genocide? The deliberate extermination of a specific people because of their ethnicity, race, caste, religion, or nationality. The deliberate extermination of a specific people because of their ethnicity, race, caste, religion, or nationality. The term Genocide comes from the Greek prefix of genos (meaning race or people) and the Latin suffix of cide (which means to kill.) The term Genocide comes from the Greek prefix of genos (meaning race or people) and the Latin suffix of cide (which means to kill.)

3 History of Genocide First used in 1944 in Axis Rule in Occupied Europe by Raphael Lemkin. First used in 1944 in Axis Rule in Occupied Europe by Raphael Lemkin. The term Genocide comes from the Greek prefix of genos (meaning race or people) and the Latin suffix of cide (which means to kill.) The term Genocide comes from the Greek prefix of genos (meaning race or people) and the Latin suffix of cide (which means to kill.)

4 Different Genocides Holocaust Holocaust Rwandan Rwandan The Cultural The CulturalRevolution

5 Effects of Genocide Mass Murder Mass Murder Destruction of Infrastructure Destruction of Infrastructure Economic Collapse Economic Collapse

6 8 Steps of Genocides 1. Classification 2. Symbolization 3. Dehumanization 4. Organization 5. Polarization 6. Preparation 7. Extermination 8. Denial

7 Prevention of Genocides UN says it’s a crime to commit genocide, plan or conspire to commit genocide, incite or cause other people to commit genocide or be complicit or involved in any act of genocide. UN says it’s a crime to commit genocide, plan or conspire to commit genocide, incite or cause other people to commit genocide or be complicit or involved in any act of genocide. Military Action Military Action

8 Solutions UN secretary says: Prevent armed conflict Prevent armed conflict Protect civilians in armed conflict Protect civilians in armed conflict End impunity through judicial action in national and international courts End impunity through judicial action in national and international courts Gather information and set up an early-warning system Gather information and set up an early-warning system Take swift and decisive action Take swift and decisive action

9 Bibliography "Genocide." WIKIPEIDA The Free Encyclopedia. Web. 4 Dec 2013. "Genocide." WIKIPEIDA The Free Encyclopedia. Web. 4 Dec 2013. "The Holocaust." WIKIPEIDA The Free Encyclopedia. Web. 5 Dec 2013. "The Holocaust." WIKIPEIDA The Free Encyclopedia. Web. 5 Dec 2013. "Genocide in Rwanda." UNITED HUMANS RIGHTS COUNCIL. Web. 5 Dec 2013. "Genocide in Rwanda." UNITED HUMANS RIGHTS COUNCIL. Web. 5 Dec 2013. "Background Information on Preventing Genocide." OUTREACH PROGRAMME ON THE RWANDA GENOCIDE AND THE UNITED NATIONS. Web. 5 Dec 2013. "Background Information on Preventing Genocide." OUTREACH PROGRAMME ON THE RWANDA GENOCIDE AND THE UNITED NATIONS. Web. 5 Dec 2013. “Genocide.” Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society. ABC- CLIO. Web. 4 Dec. 2013 “Genocide.” Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society. ABC- CLIO. Web. 4 Dec. 2013


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