4K views · 126 reactions | "The 'odious scourge' of genocide remains a threat and a reality in the 21st century," United Nations Human Rights Chief Michelle Bachelet tells #HRC39 as it marks the 70th anniversary of the Genocide Convention. 45 UN Member States have yet to ratify the Convention. Support the appeal for universal ratification: https://bit.ly/2N9LyDw | UN Geneva | Facebook

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2.1K views · 31 reactions | The Geneva Conventions turn 75 today, and Switzerland played a major role in their adoption in 1949. With over 120 conflicts in the world, let’s take the opportunity to understand why the Geneva Conventions, a cornerstone of #IHL, remain as relevant as ever. | About Switzerland | Facebook