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Responding to Genocide Today

From Memory to Action: Meeting the Challenge of Genocide

From Memory to Action: Meeting the Challenge of Genocide

As part of our ongoing efforts to teach audiences that preventing and responding to genocide is one of the most compelling ways that individuals can choose to act today, the Museum is opening a new interactive installation, From Memory to Action: Meeting the Challenge of Genocide on April 23rd. Using innovative technology and compelling eyewitness testimony, the installation introduces visitors to genocide today and asks them to respond to the question: "What will you do to meet the challenge of genocide?" More »

World Is Witness

World Is Witness

Our staff and guest contributors bring you updates from the field, eyewitness testimony, photographs, interactive maps, and more. Witness for yourself here on our web site and inside Google Earth. More »

President Obama’s Days of Remembrance Address

President Obama’s Days of Remembrance Address

President Barack Obama delivered the keynote address at the Museum’s national Days of Remembrance ceremony at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on April 23. More »

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In Memoriam: Jack Kemp (1935-2009)

The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum notes with sadness the death of Jack Kemp, who passed away on Saturday, May 2, after a battle with cancer. More »


Voices on Genocide Prevention Podcast

STAND-ing up against genocide

April 30, 2009

Across the country and around the world, students with STAND, an anti-genocide coalition, are making their voices heard. Learn what they've been doing this Spring and how the organization remains strong from current student director, Nick GawMore »


Genocide Prevention Task Force

Co-chaired by Madeleine Albright and William Cohen, the Genocide Prevention Task Force released its final report on December 8, 2008. More »