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Genocide Prevention Resources for Military

Members of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees assist civilians fleeing violence in Syria, February 2014. —Lucian Perkins for the US Holocaust Memorial Museum

These resources reflect US and international efforts to prevent and respond to genocide today and may be of particular interest to military and government professionals. Learn more about the Museum’s work to prevent genocide.

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Military Doctrine

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Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide

The Museum’s Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide is dedicated to stimulating timely global action to prevent genocide and to catalyze an international response when genocide does occur.

Read essential documents

Watch significant speeches

Watch short films