Monday, March 24, 2008

Modern Genocides and Atrocities

Mrs. Miller's class is studying recent genocides and atrocities to compare with Elie Wiesel's Holocaust experience. Here are some sites that have solid information:

Human Rights Watch
: The most up-to-date, comprehensive site which reports on human rights activities and violations around the world. Search by country, region, or issue. Includes photo essays, overviews, and audio/film clips.

Elie Wiesel Foundation : This foundation's site focuses more on specific crises (Darfur), but offers a good historical perspective of Elie Wiesel's work.

Invisible Children : Dedicated to the children of Northern Uganda, this organization provides information, volunteer opportunities, and support. We also have copies of the DVD to check out.

Genocide Watch : An organization dedicated to raising awareness of, predicting, and preventing genocide around the world. Clicking on a country to find links to many articles on that particular country.

Inside Tibet (BBC) : This BBC site has a clearly explained report on Tibet today. Includes many links to video, reports, and updates.

Regions and Territories : Tibet
: Another excellent BBC report, this site contains much on the current crisis in Tibet and includes a historical timeline.

BBC : Sierra Leone
: Excellent site about Sierra Leone's past and present dificulties. Includes many photos and video links.

Rwanda Genocide - 10 Years On
: Outstanding report on Rwanda, with updates, photos, and videos.

Genocide Studies Program
: Yale University's Genocide site contains links to invididual countries and regions. One of the most interesting aspects is the satellite map feature which shows a country before, during, and after genocide because you can really see the impact.

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