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Understanding Genocide: Post-Holocaust Genocides
Tuesday, September 10 at 12pm PT/ 3pm ET
What is a genocide, and how do we understand it in a post-Holocaust era? Join distinguished scholar in Holocaust and Genocide Studies Michael Berenbaum for an in-depth 3-part series where we will examine its historical origins, legal definitions, and instances of genocide in the post-Holocaust era. In this session we will examine genocides that have occurred since the Holocaust, including those in Rwanda, Bosnia, and Darfur.
Participants will study the causes, characteristics, and consequences of these atrocities, exploring the roles of ideology, political power, and social dynamics in their occurrence. The session will also discuss the international community's responses to these genocides, including humanitarian interventions, legal prosecutions, and efforts at prevention and reconciliation.
This is the final installment of the 3-part series.
Michael Berenbaum is Distinguished Professor of Jewish Studies and Director of the Sigi Ziering Institute at 花季传媒. He is a writer and scholar and has been instrumental in creating Holocaust museums and memorials across the world. His work has been awarded Academy Awards and an Emmy.