International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime – December 09
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United Nations General Assembly established this day.
The 9th of December is the anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (the “Genocide Convention”).
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Convention.
The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the Genocide Convention and its role in combating and preventing the crime of genocide.