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:

To complete this module you will need to:
 * Learn some key terminology about Preventing Genocide.


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


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


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

You may also choose to:


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


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