Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: 5 fast facts

adminJune 8, 2024September 20, 2024012 mins

The landmark legally binding treaty entered into force on 3 May 2008, marking a major milestone in the effort to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights for all. Ahead of the 17th Conference of States Parties (COSP17) that starts on 11 June, here are five fast facts about the…

Reflecting on genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, Guterres urges all nations to stand firm against rising hate, intolerance

Explainer: What is the Genocide Convention?

adminJanuary 11, 2024September 20, 202407 mins

Filed with the Hague-based International Court of Justice (ICJ), a UN court, on 29 December, South Africa’s case stated that Israel, particularly since 7 October, “has failed to prevent genocide and has failed to prosecute direct and overt incitement to genocide”. So, what is the Genocide Convention? The basics The 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of…