The Committee on Conscience regularly hosts presentations related to the prevention and punishment of genocide. In lectures, panel discussions, films, and interviews, analysts offer expert insight into the places where genocide has occurred and the questions of how to prevent and punish it. Transcripts, photos, and other features from these events are available below. The opinions expressed in these interviews do not necessarily represent those of the Museum.
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Preventing Genocide: A Conversation with Ambassador Susan Rice
On December 10, the Museum hosted a special program with U. S. Permanent Representative to the UN Susan Rice. Michael Abramowitz, Director of the Museum’s Committee on Conscience, interviewed Ambassador Rice, discussing her work at the UN and her experiences working on issues of genocide and mass atrocities.
President Obama’s Days of Remembrance Address
President Barack Obama delivered the keynote address at the Museum’s national Days of Remembrance ceremony at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on April 23.
Can Sudan Survive?
Sudan expert Alex de Waal and Jerry Fowler, President of the Save Darfur Coalition, discuss the state of the Darfur conflict and the broader political climate in Sudan.
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