Genocide

Genocide is the intentional and systematic destruction of a racial, ethnic, national, or religious group. The term was first coined by Raphael Lemkin in 1944 and has been used to describe atrocities committed in many parts of the world, including the Holocaust, the Rwandan genocide, and the ongoing crisis in Darfur. Genocide is widely considered to be one of the most heinous crimes against humanity and a violation of international law.

Genocide and human trafficking:
Human trafficking can be a tactic used in genocide, particularly in cases where sexual exploitation is used as a means of control and subjugation. During the Rwandan genocide, for example, women and girls were subjected to sexual slavery and forced marriages as part of a larger campaign of violence and terror. In other cases, trafficking may be used to exploit the labor of targeted groups, such as the Rohingya people in Myanmar who have been subjected to forced labor and other forms of exploitation. Combating genocide and its associated crimes requires a multifaceted approach that includes addressing human trafficking as a component of broader efforts to promote human rights and justice.