Genocide

The deliberate killing of an entire or a portion of a people is referred to as genocide. Raphael Lemkin first used the term to describe a concerted scheme of destruction in 1944. He combined the Greek word “genos” (race, people) with the Latin suffix “-caedo” (act of killing)12. Except when carried out by mass killings of all citizens of a nation, genocide does not always imply the instant collapse of that nation. Instead, it is meant to represent a concerted scheme of various activities targeted at destroying the fundamental tenets of national groups’ existence with the ultimate goal of wiping out the groups themselves.

The world community is also concerned about genocide, which is also illegal under international law. The Genocide Convention’s definition of the crime of genocide, which is found in Article II, is the outcome of negotiations and reflects the agreement achieved by United Nations Member States in 1948 when the Convention was being written. According to the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, acts done with the purpose of eradicating a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group, in whole or in part, are included in the definition of genocide.

Genocide is a complicated issue that needs to be addressed at a systems-scale. Early warning, an efficient reaction, and criminal prosecution of offenders are necessary for the prevention of genocide. The international community is obligated to defend people from crimes against humanity, such as genocide and ethnic cleansing.

In conclusion, genocide is a serious issue for the world community and is illegal according to international law. Early warning, an efficient reaction, and criminal prosecution of offenders are necessary for the prevention of genocide. It is the duty of the international community to defend people from crimes against humanity, genocide, and war crimes. Genocide is a complicated issue that needs to be addressed at a systems-scale.