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China forcing birth control on Uighurs to suppress population, report says

China is forcing women to be sterilised or fitted with contraceptive devices in Xinjiang in an apparent attempt to limit the population of Muslim Uighurs, according to new research.

Who are the Uighurs and why is China being accused of genocide?

China is facing mounting criticism from around the world over its treatment of the mostly Muslim Uighur population in the north-western region of Xinjiang

Bosnia's Omarska Concentration Camp

Brief Balkans history, Srebrenica massacre, Omarska camp (ref: Tenth Circle of Hell

Council for Europe

The Council of Europe was very heavily involved in co-operation with Bosnia and Herzegovina. The teaching of national histories in secondary schools in South Eastern Europe and history curricula development were the topics of seminars held in Sarajevo in 2002. The next step was to provide support for educators and the development of a manual on teaching Bosnia and Herzegovina.

UNC Center for European Studies

The Center for European Studies: Jean Monet Center of Excellence. These lesson plans have been created as part of the EUnited Teacher Fellows Program at the Center for European Studies, a Jean Monnet Center of Excellence, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

The Center For Middle Eastern Studies

Peer and scholar reviewed lessons on Bosnia from the Center For Middle Eastern Studies in Arizona.

Bosnian Genocide Webquest

Designed for students that are learning virtually, this webquest provides students with an overview of the Bosnian Genocide. Created by Texas Educator Rebecca Kidder

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

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.

Finding Peace: Colorado's Connection to Bosnia

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.
 

University of Minnesota: Holocaust & Genocide Studies (CHGS)

CHGS resource guides contextualize for educational purposes specific cases of genocide and incidents of mass violence. They are written by expert PhD candidates and scholars from various fields. Each provides a basic overview and includes events that led up to the violence, local and international responses, information on key actors, important terminology, and other relevant source materials.

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