'My youngest boy... those little hands. I imagine them picking strawberries, holding books, going to school. Every morning I cover my eyes so I don’t see other children heading to school, husbands walking to work, holding hands.'

Week 5, Stage 5: Organization Please Note: The following blog post contains descriptions and narratives of violence and genocide, as well as an analysis of human behavior relating to sensitive topics, including racism, intolerance, sexual violence, physical violence, death, and genocidal acts. Some images and details may be disturbing or upsetting to readers, including graphic […]

"Like Moths to a Flame" - an in-depth analysis of the fourth stage of genocide, dehumanization, focusing on the Rwandan genocide as a case study. Dehumanization of Tutsi people is highlighted, including the role of media in inciting violence, and the historical roots of ethnic divisions, while intertwining personal testimonies and survivor accounts with the broader analysis of the genocide's progression. Education, media literacy, and collective action are

Genocide in Afghanistan: Discrimination at Stage 3. The Hazara face relentless, systematic attacks under Taliban rule. Women's rights regress to repression and silence.

The symbolization stage of the Cambodian genocide, 1975-1979, is analyzed. The impact of the Khmer Rouge regime on the culture and people is explored, highlighting the resilience and ongoing struggle for justice and human rights.

Week 1 focuses on the first stage of genocide, Classification, featuring Darfur, Sudan. It highlights personal accounts and the urgency for awareness and intervention.