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.

L'Alliance des communautés de victims de génocide (AGVC) se consacre à la'prévention et à l'éradication des génocides par le biais d'une approche à multiples facettes comprenant la sensibilisation, le militantisme, la justice et la responsabilité, l'éducation, ainsi que la collecte de preuves et la documentation. Nous envisageons un monde où le génocide n'est plus une menace et où tous les peuples peuvent vivre dans la paix, la dignité et la liberté.

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Why This Conference Matters Now More Than Ever

Genocide doesn’t end when the killing stops. For many survivor communities, the trauma, discrimination, and threats continue long after the world has looked away. In an era of rising hate, disinformation, and foreign interference, it’s time to amplify the voices that have been silenced for too long.

This one-day conference brings together six lesser-known genocide victim communities to share their stories, advocate for justice, and highlight real strategies for genocide prevention. Through interactive discussions and powerful storytelling, we’ll dive into the ongoing impacts of genocide and explore what real accountability and healing look like.

🔹 Who Should Attend? Advocates, policymakers, academics, students, and anyone committed to human rights and justice.
🔹 What You’ll Gain: A deeper understanding of genocide’s long-term effects, tools for combating hate and misinformation, and meaningful ways to take action.
🔹 Why Now? Hate crimes and denialism are on the rise. Survivors are still fighting for recognition. Canada must do more.

Join us in standing with those who refuse to be forgotten. Because "Never Again" has to mean something.

Interactive Exhibits

Supply Chain Challenge: Uyghur Genocide

This hands-on activity unravels the hidden truths of global supply chains. Explore the unsettling reality of forced labor within the Uyghur genocide and how these products end up in Canada.

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Remember Tigray: A Virtual Reality Experience

Between 2020 and 2022, the Tigray War caused an estimated 600,000 deaths, leading the New York Times to describe it in November 2022 as "one of the world's bloodiest contemporary conflicts." Follow Mahlet, a survivor of sexual violence, as her story of trauma and resilience unfolds through powerful 360-degree footage filmed inside Tigray.

Words of Hope

A space for reflection, resilience, and solidarity. Here, allies and genocide survivors share heartfelt messages of compassion for those enduring suffering today. Participants are invited to write private notes of solace and encouragement, placing them in a collective box. These sentiments will be documented, shared online, and woven into a powerful collective poem—a living testament to unity, strength, and hope. Join us in amplifying voices of resilience and standing in solidarity with those who need it most.

Remembrance Wall: Honoring Their Names

Our Remembrance Wall is a sacred space dedicated to those we carry in our hearts. Attendees are invited to write the name of someone they are thinking of during this conference—whether a loved one lost to genocide, a survivor, or someone whose courage and resilience inspire them. Each name becomes part of a collective tribute, a powerful reminder that their stories are not forgotten. Together, we honor their memory and reaffirm our commitment to justice, remembrance, and hope.

L'Alliance des communautés de victimes de génocide s'engage à construire un mouvement fort, diversifié, pacifique et inclusif pour prévenir et mettre fin aux génocides et pour s'assurer que les voix des survivants et des victimes sont entendues et respectées.

🎨 Experience the Stories Through Art 🎨

Alongside the conference, immerse yourself in a powerful art exhibit showcasing the lived experiences of six genocide survivor communities. Through striking visuals and storytelling, this exhibit brings history, resilience, and the fight for justice to life.

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

When: March 30th - April 31st 2025

L'Alliance des communautés de victimes de génocide s'engage à construire un mouvement fort, diversifié, pacifique et inclusif pour prévenir et mettre fin aux génocides et pour s'assurer que les voix des survivants et des victimes sont entendues et respectées.

Nous demandons justice.
Nous soutenons les survivants.

L'Alliance des communautés de victims de génocide (AGVC) se consacre à la'prévention et à l'éradication des génocides par le biais d'une approche à multiples facettes comprenant la sensibilisation, le militantisme, la justice et la responsabilité, l'éducation, ainsi que la collecte de preuves et la documentation. Nous envisageons un monde où le génocide n'est plus une menace et où tous les peuples peuvent vivre dans la paix, la dignité et la liberté.

To achieve our goals, we will:

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

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Tenir les auteurs de génocide responsables de leurs crimes et demander justice pour les victimes et les survivants

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

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Célébrer l'existence continue du peuple et de la culture de chaque communauté victime de génocide.

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Plaider en faveur de politiques cohérentes et homogènes en matière de droits de l'homme au Canada et collaborer avec les décideurs politiques afin de garantir la protection et la promotion des droits de l'homme tant au niveau national qu'international.

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Travailler à la prévention de génocides en identifiant et en traitant les causes profondes de la violence et de la discrimination, et en promouvant la tolérance, la diversité et l'inclusion.

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Recueillir et documenter les preves de génocide, et utiliser ces preuves pour soutenir les procédures judiciaires, les efforts de plaidoyer et les campagnes de sensibilisation du public.

L'Alliance des communautés de victimes de génocide s'engage à construire un mouvement fort, diversifié, pacifique et inclusif pour prévenir et mettre fin aux génocides et pour s'assurer que les voix des survivants et des victimes sont entendues et respectées.