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BOOKS AND FILMS Books, documentaries, and feature films tell the stories of atrocity crimes in powerful ways. We've compiled a list of books and films about modern genocides-and other resources. Read and discuss "Books of Conscience" Watch and discuss "Films of Conscience" ANTI-GENOCIDE EDUCATION By learning about systematic human rights abuses and genocide prevention strategies, young people will understand their role as global citizens, and what can be done to prevent mass atrocities in the future.Resources Facing History and Ourselves, an international educational and professional development group, offers excellent curricular and educational materials about genocide and mass atrocity crimes. Teach Against Genocide, an advocacy group, that has launched a campaign to pass and implement funded state-level legislation mandating the inclusion of comprehensive genocide education in the curricula of public schools, and to create mechanisms to train teachers on the subject. STAND, the student-led division of the Genocide Intervention Network, recruits, trains, organizes and mobilizes students around the world by providing materials, educational information, online resources, policy expertise, and a network of concerned and active peers. |
