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International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime – December 09
December 10 , 2019
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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.
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