Genocide Prevention 25

A Genocide Remembrance, Prevention and Condemnation Event

March 30th 2025- April 30th 2025

In a world where the shadows of past genocides linger and the threat of new atrocities looms, we, the Alliance of Genocide Victim Communities stand united in our commitment to remembrance, justice, and prevention. The "Genocide Prevention 25" conference, seminar and art exhibit serves as a clarion call to confront the enduring impact of genocide on communities within Canada and to forge a path toward a future free from such horrors.

Reverberate | A Genocide Prevention Conference | Sunday, March 30th, Univeristy of Ottawa.

Art Exhibit exploring the genocide experiences of Uyghur, Tutsi, Tibetan, Tigrayan, Hazara and Tamil communities. | Sunday March 30th - Wednesday April 30th 2025. University of Ottawa.

Justice, Human Rights and Human Dignity on the Horizon, A Parliamentary Seminar. Our call to action for Canadian Parliamentarians and Parliamentary Candidates from Canadian survivors of atrocity crimes during an election season. | Monday, March 31st | 10 AM - 11 AM ET | University of Ottawa.

Genocide Prevention 25 is brought to you by The Alliance of Genocide Victim Communities and funded by Heritage Canada.

Missed It? Watch Here

Download our free digital Misinformation Toolkit, a 4 page document you can copy and paste into a note in your phone. When you encounter information you think is questionable, you can use these resouces and methods to test its veracity.

Art Exhibit

Echoes of Resilience: A Tapestry of Survival

Exploring the transformative power of art—moving from memory and reflection towards actionable change.

“Echoes of Resilience” serves as both a memorial and an educational beacon—an art collection that not only honors the painful histories of genocide but also celebrates the unyielding spirit and cultural richness of the Tigrayan, Uyghur, Hazara, Tamil, Tibetan and Tutsi communities.

This thoughtful synthesis of art and history is intended to inspire reflection, dialogue, and ultimately, hope for a future defined by understanding and unity.

📍 Where: Human Rights Research and Education Centre, Fauteux Hall (5th floor)

When: March 30th - April 31st 2025

The Alliance of Genocide Victim Communities (AGVC) is dedicated to preventing and ending genocide through a multifaceted approach that includes awareness raising, advocacy, justice and accountability, education, and evidence collection and documentation.

We envision a world where genocide is no longer a threat, and where all people can live in peace, dignity, and freedom.

To achieve our goals, we will:

Raise awareness about the reality and consequences of genocide, and the urgent need to prevent and respond to it.

Hold perpetrators of genocide accountable for their crimes, and seek justice for victims and survivors.

Educate the public about the history and dynamics of genocide, and empower individuals and communities to take action to prevent it.

Celebrate the ongoing existence of every genocide victim community’s people and culture.

Advocate for coherent and consistent human rights policies in Canada, and work with policymakers to ensure that human rights are protected and promoted both domestically and internationally.

Work to prevent genocide by identifying and addressing the root causes of violence and discrimination, and promoting tolerance, diversity, and inclusivity.

Collect and document evidence of genocide, and use this evidence to support legal proceedings, advocacy efforts, and public awareness campaigns.

The Alliance of Genocide Victim Communities is committed to building a strong, diverse, peaceful and inclusive movement to prevent and end genocide and to ensure that the voices of survivors and victims are heard and respected.