Understanding Genocide and The Genocide Convention: Genocide Prevention & Advocacy: Lessons from Recent Genocides – Webinar Recording

The third and final webinar in a series from DTP and NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors (STARTTS) building awareness, knowledge and understanding of The Genocide Convention and the rights it recognises. This webinar focused on Genocide Prevention & Advocacy: Lessons from Recent Genocides.

This special session aims to deepen awareness of human rights and strategies for preventing atrocities. Speakers Lana Tatour (UNSW) and Debbie Stothard (ALTSEAN Burma) in conversation with Jonathan Liljeblad (ANU) focused on case studies from Gaza and Myanmar that highlight early warning signs, prevention strategies, and global intervention efforts in genocide prevention. It examined the critical role of advocacy in preventing atrocities and provided insights on leveraging the Genocide Convention for effective advocacy.

Full recording of the 3rd and final Genocide Convention Webinar, in conjunction with STARTTS.