Conversations on Genocide

What was Libya's colonial experience under Italian fascism? Why has the genocide of Libyans been largely overlooked? And what connections exist between this dark chapter and the Nazis? In today’s episode, Maryam delves into these questions and more with Dr. Ali Abdullatif Ahmida, a professor at the University of New England and a leading expert on Libya. We uncover the history of a forgotten genoc...

How has genocide remembrance served reconciliation efforts in Cambodia? How do official and unofficial actors, from the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) to everyday citizens, create memory around the Cambodian genocide? In today’s episode of “Conversations on Genocide,” Bekir speaks with Dr. Annie Rappeport, an instructor at the University of Virginia and dialogue designer a...

What drives Russia’s current illegal invasion of Ukraine, and how has the Kremlin been carrying out genocide against the Ukrainian nation? How have Ukrainians and international observers been documenting Russian war crimes and raising awareness on the global stage about these ongoing atrocities? On today's episode of "Conversations on Genocide," Emily and Wayne speak with Kateryna Buriakovska and...

How did the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) form and begin trying perpetrators of the Cambodian genocide? What challenges arose during the ECCC’s existence, and how has it, alongside other entities, worked to preserve and reckon with the memory of the Cambodian genocide? On today’s episode of “Conversations on Genocide,” Elia speaks with Dr. Helen Jarvis, the former Chief o...

How can we best address the needs of the survivors of genocide? What does community-driven, sustainable rebuilding look like? In today's episode of Conversations on Genocide, Elia speaks with Abid Shamdeen, the co-founder of Nadia's Initiative. Nadia's Initiative is an NGO focusing on advocacy for the Yazidi people and rebuilding Sinjar following the Yazidi genocide. Mr. Shamdeen share...

How did the Cambodian genocide occur and what events defined its course? And how did international justice efforts address the genocide’s legacy? On today’s episode of “Conversations on Genocide,” Bekir speaks with Dr. Alex Hinton, an expert on Cambodia who testified before the Khmer Rouge tribunal, to answer these questions and more, alongside discussing Dr. Hinton’s scholarly work on genocide. D...

How does one find hope after surviving a genocide? In today's episode of Conversations on Genocide, Elia is speaking with Consolee Nishimwe, a survivor of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi, writer, and activist. Consolee shares her experiences surviving the genocide, and how she has found hope and healing since.

How has rape come to be defined as a crime of genocide, and how does it impact its victims after genocide has ended? In today’s episode of Conversations on Genocide, Elia is speaking with PhD candidate Bhaswati Bhattacharjee. They discuss the history of rape as a crime of genocide and the importance of genocidal rape survivors’ accounts within historical narrative.

Why are the Maasai people being evicted from their lands in Tanzania?  In today’s episode of Conversations on Genocide , Aline is speaking with Maasai human rights lawyer Joseph Moses Oleshangay. They discuss the historical and current factors responsible for the forced displacement of the Maasai people and its impact on the community’s culture. We’d like to thank Joseph for taking the time to spe...

In what ways do sexual and gender-based violence shape the dynamics of genocide? In today’s episode of  Conversations on Genocide , Aline is speaking with researcher Esther Brito Ruiz. They discuss the interplay of gender-based violence, cultural genocide, and how a gendered lens can improve the process of genocide recognition and response. We’d like to thank Esther for taking the time to share he...

In what ways does applying an international law perspective to the Rohingya genocide help us better understand its history? In today’s episode of Conversations on Genocide , Aline is in conversation with International Criminal Law Attorney Regina Paulose. They discuss the historicity as well as the present status of the Rohingya genocide and delve deeper into the effectiveness and progress of Inte...

How did the current definition of genocide come into existence? Why is it important to conceptualize genocide from a gendered lens? In today’s episode of Conversations on Genocide , Podcast Team member Aline explores these questions and many others with Dr. Amy Randall, a History Professor at Santa Clara University. Dr. Randall discusses in detail the issues surrounding the legal definition of gen...

Welcome to our new podcast series,  Conversations on Genocide ! In today’s episode, Podcast Team members Aline, Prabhleen, and Tiina introduce the podcast’s format and a few topics that will be featured in future episodes. We’d like to thank everyone on the Podcast Team for their hard work these past few months to produce educational content for you all. We hope you join us once-a-week to expand y...