2016 Global Raphael Lemkin Seminar for Genocide Prevention
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### November 6-13, 2016
### Seminar Program and Agenda
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### Organizers
- Auschwitz Institute for Peace and Reconciliation
- Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum
- UN Office of the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide and the Responsibility to Protect
### Supporters
- The Conference on Jewish Material Claims against Germany
- Europe for Citizens Programme
- UN Office of the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide and the Responsibility to Protect
- Auschwitz Institute for Peace and Reconciliation
- Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum
### Objectives
- To introduce participants to the concepts of genocide and other atrocity crimes, and the processes by which genocide occurs.
- To empower participants with the practical competencies (foundational knowledge and skills) necessary to prevent genocide from ever taking place, prevent further atrocities once genocide has begun, and prevent future atrocities once a society has begun to rebuild after genocide.
- To examine critically and reinforce the emergent norm of the Responsibility to Protect, recognizing that sovereignty is not a privilege but a responsibility.
- To develop a worldwide network of state officials who will take action to prevent genocide and other atrocity crimes.
### Attendees List
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### Europe for Citizens Information Sheet
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### Photographs
[Click here for Lemkin Seminar photos](https://www.flickr.com/photos/137131049@N05/albums/72157676606627465)
