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A living memorial to the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum inspires citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity. the Museum provides a powerful lesson in the fragility of freedom, the myth of progress, and the need for vigilance in preserving democratic values. With unique power and authenticity, the Museum teaches millions of people each year about the dangers of unchecked hatred and the need to prevent genocide.

News Report: In this half-hour special program, we take a look back through the eyes of a number of people in Colorado who witnessed the Bosnian war firsthand — from the refugees who escaped to Denver, to a soldier who helped with peacekeeping, and the former DU professor who helped broker the peace agreement.
 

Current updates on Bosnia Herzegovina and contemporary conversations and issues in the region.

During the conflict in Bosnia from 1992 to 1995, an estimated 100,000 people were killed. Approximately 80 percent of the civilians killed were Bosnian Muslims, known as Bosniaks.

The overview and the language of the case concerning the application of the convention and prevention of Genocide "CASE CONCERNING APPLICATION OF THE CONVENTION ON THE (BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA v. YUGOSLAVIA (SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO)"
Order of 13 September 1993

In April 1992, the government of the Yugoslav republic of Bosnia-Herzegovina declared its independence from Yugoslavia. Over the next several years, Bosnian Serb forces, with the backing of the Serb-dominated Yugoslav army, perpetrated atrocious crimes against Bosniak (Bosnian Muslim) and Croatian civilians, resulting in the deaths of some 100,000 people (80 percent of them Bosniak) by 1995.

COAGG's mission is to educate, motivate and empower individuals and communities to oppose Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity. COAGG has a speakers bureau of individuals who will go into classrooms to speak of their experiences.

A brief video documenting the efforts of three survivors to show their country's resilience through photography. (8 min)

A collection of five lessons that teach about the Rwandan Genocide through the voices of some of its youngest survivors. Includes all materials as well as information regarding how to implement the lessons.

An amazing resource for educators that provides information, access to witness testimony, as well as lesson plans for students in 6-12th grade.