Genocide Convention

GPTKB entity

Statements (79)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:treaty
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Prosecutor_v._Jean-Paul_Akayesu
gptkbp:addresses prevention of genocide
gptkbp:aims_to gptkb:Detective
gptkbp:allows acts committed with intent to destroy a national, ethnical, racial or religious group
acts of genocide
gptkbp:amended_by no amendments since adoption
gptkbp:application gptkb:legal_case
gptkbp:applies_to state parties
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:United_Nations
gptkbp:defines gptkb:Detective
genocide as a crime under international law
gptkbp:effective_date January 12, 1951
gptkbp:enacted_by more than 150 countries
ratified by 152 countries
gptkbp:enforces gptkb:legal_case
gptkbp:established legal framework for prosecution
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Genocide Convention
gptkbp:includes obligations for states
punishable acts
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Universal_Declaration_of_Human_Rights
gptkb:war
gptkbp:inspired_by gptkb:memorial
gptkbp:is_adopted_by gptkb:UN_Security_Council_Resolution
December 9, 1948
gptkbp:is_aimed_at preventing future genocides
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in legal studies
gptkbp:is_challenged_by sovereignty arguments
gptkbp:is_cited_in various international legal cases
academic research on genocide studies
court rulings on genocide cases
gptkbp:is_criticized_for lack of enforcement mechanisms
not addressing cultural genocide
some scholars for vagueness
gptkbp:is_discussed_in international law literature
human rights conferences
diplomatic forums
gptkbp:is_effective_against January 12, 1951
gptkbp:is_influential_in shaping international norms
shaping national policies on genocide prevention
gptkbp:is_linked_to post-conflict justice initiatives
various genocides in history
various international human rights treaties
gptkbp:is_part_of humanitarian law
UN's efforts to promote peace
UN's human rights framework
UN's legal framework for human rights
UN's response to humanitarian crises
global efforts to combat impunity
gptkbp:is_promoted_by human rights activists
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:UN_Security_Council_Resolution
gptkbp:is_referenced_in UN Security Council resolutions
national legislation on genocide
gptkbp:is_related_to gptkb:Responsibility_to_Protect
transitional justice mechanisms
gptkbp:is_subject_to interpretation by international courts
gptkbp:is_supported_by international treaties on human rights
NG Os advocating for human rights
international coalitions against genocide
gptkbp:is_used_in educational programs on human rights
gptkbp:key gptkb:Detective
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Bosnian_Genocide
gptkb:memorial
gptkb:Rwanda_Genocide
gptkbp:part_of human rights law
gptkbp:promotes gptkb:human_rights
gptkbp:publishes gptkb:19
gptkbp:purpose to prevent and punish the crime of genocide
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:International_Criminal_Court
gptkb:Responsibility_to_Protect
gptkbp:requires prevent genocide
punishment of perpetrators
punish genocide
gptkbp:signatories gptkb:Monarch
countries that have signed the treaty
gptkbp:significance January 12, 1951
landmark in international law
gptkbp:year_created December 9, 1948