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The Shocking Link Between Hate Speech and Genocide

Alice Nderitu, UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, tells us about real world consequences of hate speech, and what we can all do to prevent future outbreaks

UN Strategy on Hate Speech: Explainer on Commitments and Implementation

The UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Alice Wairimu Nderitu, leading the UN focal point office on hate speech, explains the key points of the UN Strategy and Plan of Action to counter hate speech.

Hate Speech Explained | Where Does It Start?

Alice Nderitu, the Special Adviser of the UN Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide tells about the real world examples of crimes committed as a result of hate speech, and how local communities holds the key to preventing future incidents.

The UN Special Adviser Alice Wairimu Nderitu on the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.

The video message on the occasion of Remembering Kwibuka -  Commemoration of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, 7 April 2022.

The International Day for The Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Video Message by Alice Nderitu, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, on the International Day for The Elimination of Racial Discrimination on 21 March 2023.

The Role of Sports in Atrocity Prevention: event marking the 2022 International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime

The United Nations and the Eradicate Hate Global Summit Sports Working Group marked the 9 December 2022/ International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime with an event which discussed the role of sports in atrocity prevention and combating hate speech, launching the jointly developed Plan of Action for Sports: “The Game Plan”.

United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide: Remarks to Nigeria press corps, 24 Feb 2023

Conducting an official visit to Nigeria, the UN Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Ms Alice Wairimu Nderitu, addressed the media highlighting the observed surge in the use of inflammatory language, hateful and divisive rhetoric during the elections season. “Such hate speech is amplified at an unprecedented rate by digital technology. Hate speech, especially if accompanied by policies and practices that discriminate against populations based on their identity often results in hate crimes, discrimination, and violence and can be both a precursor and a trigger of atrocity crimes, in particular genocide. Action aimed at countering and addressing hate speech must be at the heart of all prevention efforts.”, she noted. Read the full statement

Joint visit to Yazidi communities in Kojo, Hardan and Khanke, Iraq

On the eighth commemoration of the #YazidiGenocide, UNITAD and the UN Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect publish this video about UNITAD's Special Adviser Christian Ritscher and UNOSAPG Under-Secretary-General Special Adviser Alice Nderitu's visit to Sinjar and Dohuk, saluting the perseverance of Yazidis in pursuit of #justice.

Maintenance of peace and security in Ukraine - Security Council, 9069th meeting

Russian Federation’s Disinformation Campaign Aimed to Justify Invasion of Ukraine, Several Speakers Stress

Advocacy of national, racial or religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence is prohibited by law, Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide Alice Nderitu told the Security Council today, stressing that these acts represent potential triggers for the commission of atrocity crimes.

First International Day for Countering Hate Speech - General Assembly, 76th session

Informal high-level meeting, held pursuant to General Assembly resolution A/RES/75/309 of 21 July 2021, to mark the commemoration of the first International Day for Countering Hate Speech.

High level side event on the role of education to counter hate speech

The Kingdom of Morocco and the United Nations Office on Genocide Prevention have the honor to invite you a High-Level Event to make the celebration of the 1st Anniversary of the International Day on Countering Hate Speech, 18 June of each year, that was proclaimed by the General Assembly landmark resolution A/RES/75/309.

General Assembly: 88th plenary meeting, 76th session.

The responsibility to protect and the prevention of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity - Item 134.

While highlighting various ways to build inclusive societies and prevent atrocities, speakers stressed that the international community has failed to translate the responsibility to protect into reality, as the General Assembly concluded its first annual debate on the principle.

Genocide Prevention – young people say never again

9 December 2021 - As the world marks the 73RD anniversary of the establishment of the Genocide Convention, young people in Rwanda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and in Northern Iraq, warn that the world is in danger of facing further genocides.

UN Early Warning and State Responsibility to Protect

4 August 2021 - Special Adviser on Prevention of Genocide Alice Nderitu on responding to genocide.

26th anniversary of the genocide in Srebrenica

9 July 2021 - Statement by Special Adviser on Prevention of Genocide Alice Nderitu

Virtual Conference on the Role of Religious Leaders, Actors, Scholars and Organizations in Preventing Incitement to Violence and Fostering the Building of Peaceful and Inclusive Societies in South and Southeast Asia - 16-17 June 2021

The Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide Alice Nderitu elaborates on the relevance of The Plan of Action for Religious Leaders and Actors to Prevent Incitement to Violence that Could Lead to Atrocity Crimes.

UN Secretary-General's video message for the 15th anniversary of the Responsibility to Protect

September 30, 2020

Never Again: An Interview with Adama Dieng, Special Adviser on Prevention of Genocide

April 16, 2014 - An audio-visual slideshow of Adama Dieng, Special Adviser on Prevention of Genocide discussing the Rwandan Genocide, and what we can do to try and stop similar events from happening worldwide.