FORUM: "The role of sports in atrocity prevention." International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime 2022.
Sport has historically been a key mechanism for bringing communities together across divides and can be an important vehicle for promoting positive messages that contribute to social inclusion and cohesion, strengthening understanding and respect for diversity and reducing stereotypes. Beyond its capacity to unite people at local, national, and global levels, sport is increasingly used as a vehicle to empower youth and women; improve wellbeing and health, support education and social development objectives; and strengthen the resilience of individuals and communities. Around the globe, the power of sport is being harnessed to support agendas for peace, development, and, increasingly, the prevention of risks of atrocity crimes.
Sport has historically been a key mechanism for bringing communities together across divides and can be an important vehicle for promoting positive messages that contribute to social inclusion and cohesion, strengthening understanding and respect for diversity and reducing stereotypes. Beyond its capacity to unite people at local, national, and global levels, sport is increasingly used as a vehicle to empower youth and women; improve wellbeing and health, support education and social development objectives; and strengthen the resilience of individuals and communities. Around the globe, the power of sport is being harnessed to support agendas for peace, development, and, increasingly, the prevention of risks of atrocity crimes.
Today is a day to remember and pay tribute to the victims and survivors of genocides across the world. It is a day to reexamine our collective failure to prevent this crime in the past, and to redouble prevention efforts for the present and the future.
More than 70 years after the adoption of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, the threat of genocide remains present in many places around the world. Discrimination and hate speech, the early warning signs of genocide, are on the rise everywhere.
We must do more to promote strong political leadership and resolute action against these dangerous trends. We must do more to live up to our commitment to liberate humanity from the scourge of genocide.
I recently visited Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, where I had the privilege of meeting survivors of atrocity crimes.
Their moving testimony was a forceful reminder of the individual suffering, pain and horror of genocide and atrocity crimes.
I call on every Member State to take concrete steps to protect communities at risk, including minorities, and address discrimination and persecution.
States have the primary obligation for preventing genocide, but religious and community leaders, civil society, the private sector and the media – including social media platforms, play an essential role.
On this International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide, I urge all stakeholders to use all means at their disposal to prevent and end this crime.
More than 70 years after the adoption of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, the threat of genocide remains present in many places around the world. Discrimination and hate speech, the early warning signs of genocide, are on the rise everywhere.
We must do more to promote strong political leadership and resolute action against these dangerous trends. We must do more to live up to our commitment to liberate humanity from the scourge of genocide.
I recently visited Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, where I had the privilege of meeting survivors of atrocity crimes.
Their moving testimony was a forceful reminder of the individual suffering, pain and horror of genocide and atrocity crimes.
I call on every Member State to take concrete steps to protect communities at risk, including minorities, and address discrimination and persecution.
States have the primary obligation for preventing genocide, but religious and community leaders, civil society, the private sector and the media – including social media platforms, play an essential role.
On this International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide, I urge all stakeholders to use all means at their disposal to prevent and end this crime.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.
9 December 2022, 11:00am – 1:00pm EST
The event will be held in person at the United Nations Headquarters in New York at the Trusteeship Council Chambers. It will also be live webcasted on UNTV and include opening remarks, followed by an interactive panel discussion. The event is open to Member States, UN staff, civil society, media and the public.
The event will be held in person at the United Nations Headquarters in New York at the Trusteeship Council Chambers. It will also be live webcasted on UNTV and include opening remarks, followed by an interactive panel discussion. The event is open to Member States, UN staff, civil society, media and the public.
See the full programme and RSVP by Tuesday, 6 December 2022.
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