Obama Announces Action on Genocide Prevention

President Obama just announced a new directive aimed at strengthening the U.S. government's ability to prevent genocide and mass atrocities. This directive follows the recommendations of the Genocide Prevention Task Force, which was convened by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, with the U.S. Institute of Peace and the American Academy of Diplomacy.

Mike Abramowitz, director of the Museum's Committee on Conscience, recorded this short video explaining the details and impact of the President's new directive. Watch this video now, and then use the buttons below to share it with your friends, learn more about the Museum’s genocide prevention efforts, and support the Museum.

Click here to read the Museum's statement.