Unveiling 'Genocide' - A Lecture on Raphael Lemkin and Modern International Law
Join us for a thought-provoking lecture, 'A Crime Without a Name', on Tuesday, November 4, at 7 pm. Admission is free. Historian Friedrich Huneke from Hannover will delve into the genesis of modern international law, focusing on the pivotal role of Raphael Lemkin, a Polish-Jewish lawyer, in introducing the crime of genocide.
Lemkin, a Holocaust survivor, coined the term 'genocide' in 1944 and drafted the UN Genocide Convention, adopted in 1948. His personal background fuelled his commitment to preventing atrocities like the Holocaust. The lecture will explore how engagement with the Holocaust led to new legal categories and international standards in modern international law.
Huneke will trace the emergence of the term 'genocide' and the history of the UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of genocide. The lecture will connect Lemkin's biography with the broader struggle for a new legal consciousness during World War II.
Mark your calendars for this insightful lecture at the Museumsquartier Osnabrück. It promises to shed light on a crucial aspect of international law and its development. Join us to understand the significance of Raphael Lemkin's work and the enduring impact of the Genocide Convention.
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