Global Issues/Preventinggenocide

Welcome to Module Ten! In this module we learn about attempts to prevent mass violence, focusing on the role of the UN in particular. The twentieth century was marred by genocide and mass atrocities on an unprecedented scale. Will the twenty-first century be the same, or can the international community work together to prevent such crimes?

Begin by watching this brief introductory video:

Introductory Video

Over a million people, the vast majority of them Jews, were exterminated by the Nazis at Auschwitz during the Holocaust

To complete this module you will need to:

• Learn some key terminology about Preventing Genocide.

Concept Corner

• Complete Activity One: Watch a lecture about Preventing Genocide.

Activity One

• Complete Activity Two: Learn why the UN failed to prevent the Rwanda Genocide.

Activity Two

• Complete Activity Three: Examine a new UN tool for Preventing Genocide.

Activity Three

You may also choose to:

• Complete Activity Four: Write a Blog about Preventing Genocide.

Activity Four

• Complete Activity Five: Learn more about the Rwanda Genocide.

Activity Five