The Process of Genocide and Its Impact on Humanity
Genocide is humanity’s darkest failure. It is a calculated process designed to erase entire groups of people—not just from the land, but from memory. Yet, genocide doesn’t begin with mass killings. It begins with whispers, labels, and policies that sow division and dehumanization. By the time the world reacts, it is often too late for countless lives.
As someone who has witnessed war, brutality, and genocide’s devastating impact, the loss of family members. I know that understanding genocide is not just about remembering the past—it is about recognizing its warning signs today. From the Holocaust to Rwanda, from Bosnia to Palestine, the patterns are clear. Genocide thrives in silence, complicity, and the normalization of hate.
Genocide: A Process of Destruction
Genocide unfolds in deliberate steps, each one eroding the humanity of its victims while normalizing violence within society. It begins with dividing people into “us” and “them” and ends with mass killings and denial. This process is systematic and deliberate, fueled by propaganda, laws, and policies that institutionalize hate.
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In Bosnia the centuries old dehumanization of Bosniaks ( Muslims) , as the less than, and serb superiority as the “chosen heavenly people”, along with the underground campaigns within the former Yugoslavian government to overtake the army for years, ensured that the genocide of the Bosniaks would be organized and ready as soon as Bosnia declared independent from Yugoslavia in 1992. These aren’t isolated tragedies—they are echoes of a broader pattern that persists today.
Genocide in Plain Sight: The Tragedy of Palestine
In Palestine, an entire population is being systematically erased under the guise of “security” and “conflict.” Children are imprisoned, entire families are displaced, and civilians are subjected to collective punishment. The bombing of schools, the destruction of homes, and the targeting of healthcare facilities are not acts of war—they are atrocities designed to terrorize and break the will of a people.
Over 75 years of illegal occupation have left Palestinians with little more than despair. Restrictions on movement, access to basic necessities like water and medicine, and the demolition of entire neighborhoods reflect a broader strategy of erasure. Yet, despite the daily horrors, Palestinians resist—not just with protests, but by holding onto their culture, their identity, and their humanity.
Join the Fight for Justice
The fight against genocide begins with action. Educate yourself about the ongoing atrocities in Palestine and around the world. Support organizations on the frontlines of justice and relief. Share stories that demand to be heard. Together, we can break the cycle of violence and build a future of dignity, justice, and peace for all.
Email your representative and ask them to stop supporting a foreign entity , stop sending weapons to a foreign country and ask for a full ceasefire in Palestine. Together, we can make a difference. Your voice matters—your actions can change the world.
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