What is the Genocide Convention?
Q: What is the Genocide Convention?
A: The Genocide Convention is a treaty of international human rights law created by the United Nations on 9 December 1948 to prevent all forms of genocide and its incitation, and to show how those who commit it must be punished.
Q: Who does the Genocide Convention protect?
A: The Genocide Convention protects all ethnic groups and races, regardless of their religion.
Q: How are actors of genocide judged under this convention?
A: Actors of genocide written in this convention will be judged by the International Criminal Court.
Q: Are there any countries that have not ratified this convention?
A: Yes, there are some countries which do not ratify this Convention and international law on Internationl Criminal Court.
Q: When was the Genocide Convention created?
A: The Genocide Convention was created on 9 December 1948 by the United Nations.
Q: What is the purpose of the Genocide Convention?
A: The purpose of the Genocide Convention is to prevent all forms of genocide and its incitation, and to show how those who commit it must be punished.
Q: Is it only for certain religions or ethnicities?
A: No, it protects all ethnic groups and races, regardless of their religion.
