Voices on Genocide Prevention Podcast
A monthly audio series and podcast service, hosted by Committee on Conscience Project Director Bridget Conley-Zilkic, that brings you the voices of human rights defenders, experts, advocates, and government officials. Vital voices addressing one of humanity's most vital issues. The opinions expressed in these interviews do not necessarily represent those of the Museum.
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Salih Osman Mahmoud has risked his life to improve the human rights situation in Sudan. A native of Darfur, he worked on human rights issues in that region before joining Parliament as a member of the opposition.
Tags: Human Rights, Humanitarian Update, Justice, Sudan
Rebecca Feeley, a field researcher for the ENOUGH Project discusses the current situation in Congo, particularly the massive problem of gender based violence.
Tags: DR Congo, Gender-Based Violence, Human Rights
Congolese journalist and writer, Mvemba Dizolele, joins us again to discuss the legacy of long-time ruler of then Zaire (now Congo) Mobutu Sese Seko.
Tags: DR Congo, Human Rights, Humanitarian Update, Legacies
Greogory Shvedov of the Caucasian Knot and International Memorial discusses the current situation in Chechnya and how violence is spreading throughout the Northern Caucasus.
Tags: Chechnya, Human Rights, Humanitarian Update, Legacies
China has recently appeared rattled by efforts to link the upcoming Beijing Olympics to China's strong support for Sudan's genocidal government. Dream for Darfur's Jill Savitt explains why.
Tags: Human Rights, Responses, Sudan
Having spent the majority of his career teaching about the Holocaust and genocide, Claremont McKenna College Professor of Philosophy, John Roth, shares his thoughts on the ethical responsibility that memory imposes upon human beings. As discussed in "The Holocaust and the Common Good," an essay in his book, "Ethics During and After the Holocaust: In the Shadow of Birkenau," John discusses how memory shapes our values and our choices.
Tags: History and Concept, Holocaust, Human Rights, Legacies
Dr. Mohammed-Ahmed Abdallah, medical director of the Amel Center for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Victims of Torture in Darfur, speaks with Jerry Fowler about the current situation on the ground in Darfur. He is visiting the United States to receive the 2007 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award.
Tags: Human Rights, Humanitarian Update, Sudan
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and former Secretary of Defense William Cohen today announced that they will co-chair a Genocide Prevention Task Force jointly convened by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, the American Academy of Diplomacy, and the United States Institute of Peace. The Task Force will generate practical recommendations to enhance the U.S. government's capacity to respond to emerging threats of genocide and mass atrocities.
“The world agrees that genocide is unacceptable and yet genocide and mass killings continue. Our challenge is to match words to deeds and stop allowing the unacceptable. That task, simple on the surface, is in fact one of the most persistent puzzles of our times. We have a duty to find the answer before the vow of 'never again' is once again betrayed,” said Secretary Albright.
“We are convinced that the U.S. government can and must do better in preventing genocide—a crime that threatens not only our values but our national interests,” said Secretary Cohen.
The Task Force includes:
Senator John Danforth, Senator Tom Daschle, Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat, Mr. Michael Gerson, Secretary Dan Glickman, Secretary Jack Kemp, Judge Gabrielle Kirk McDonald, Ambassador Tom Pickering, Ms. Julia Taft, Mr. Vin Weber and General Anthony Zinni.
“The Task Force will harness tremendous expertise from across the spectrum and include distinguished Americans with experience in politics, diplomacy, economics, humanitarian and military affairs,” said Ambassador Brandon Grove, Executive Director of the Genocide Prevention Task Force. “It is a unique partnership of organizations and individuals that care deeply about preventing genocide.”
The Task Force will issue a report in December 2008.
Tags: History and Concept, Human Rights, Prevention, Responses
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