What are crimes against humanity?
Q: What are crimes against humanity?
A: Crimes against humanity are crimes that are committed against a large group of people who have not done anything wrong.
Q: Who commits crimes against humanity?
A: Groups who commit crimes against humanity do not hurt just one person, or just a few people. They want to hurt an entire group of people that they do not like.
Q: Can you give an example of a crime against humanity?
A: An example of a crime against humanity is the Nazis trying to kill all of the Jewish people in Europe during The Holocaust.
Q: Are crimes against humanity different from war crimes?
A: Yes, unlike war crimes, crimes against humanity can happen during peace or war.
Q: Are only certain groups targeted for these types of crimes?
A: Yes, groups who commit these types of crimes target an entire group of people that they do not like.
Q: Is it possible for these types of atrocities to occur during times when there is no war? A: Yes, unlike war crimes, which can only occur during times when there is a conflict or declared war, crimes against humanity can happen during peace or war.
