Hate speech, discrimination and incitement to hostility and violence are serious warning signs along the path that can lead to the commission of atrocities and no society is immune. Countering these risk factors and preventing escalation towards atrocity crimes is possible when they are identified and addressed early enough through effective national policies and mechanisms.
Explore the agendaGAAMAC's Fourth Global Meeting (GAAMAC IV) brings together a diversity of global actors from states, civil society, academia, international and regional organizations and the private sector in an inspiring and interactive online space. It will equip participants to explore the root causes and drivers of these risk factors and identify concrete policies and mechanisms for states to develop a whole range of preventive efforts in collaboration with civil society actors.
Welcome to GAAMAC IV!
About GAAMAC
GAAMAC is an inclusive network created in 2013 by States, civil society organizations and academic institutions with the support of the United Nations.
It works collaboratively to provide a platform for the prevention of atrocities (genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing). GAAMAC assists interested States in operationalizing the prevention of atrocities at the national level through information-sharing, enhancing links among and between States, civil society and academia, and peer-to-peer support.
For more on GAAMAC’s mission, take a look at its Founding Document.
About GAAMAC
GAAMAC is an inclusive network created in 2013 by States, civil society organizations and academic institutions with the support of the United Nations.
It works collaboratively to provide a platform for the prevention of atrocities (genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing). GAAMAC assists interested States in operationalizing the prevention of atrocities at the national level through information-sharing, enhancing links among and between States, civil society and academia, and peer-to-peer support.
For more on GAAMAC’s mission, take a look at its Founding Document.