Genocide

+## Historical Examples

+Throughout history, numerous tragic events have been recognized as genocides, illustrating the devastating impact of such acts. Notable examples include the [Holocaust](/wiki/Holocaust), the [Armenian Genocide](/wiki/Armenian_Genocide), the [Cambodian Genocide](/wiki/Cambodian_Genocide), and the [Rwandan Genocide](/wiki/Rwandan_Genocide). These events serve as stark reminders of the importance of vigilance and international efforts to prevent future atrocities.

+The recognized categories typically include acts against [ethnic](/wiki/ethnicity), [racial](/wiki/race), [religious](/wiki/religion), or [national](/wiki/nation) groups. While the legal definition focuses on these specific groups, discussions often extend to the destruction of [cultural](/wiki/culture) heritage, sometimes referred to as [cultural genocide](/wiki/cultural_genocide), which aims to eradicate a group's identity.

+**Genocide** is the deliberate, systematic destruction, in whole or in part, of an ethnic, racial, religious, or national group. It represents a profound [crime](/wiki/crime) against humanity, aiming to erase a people's very existence. Such acts are unequivocally condemned under [international law](/wiki/international_law).

+## See also

+- [War Crimes](/wiki/war_crimes)

+- [Human Rights](/wiki/human_rights)

+- [Persecution](/wiki/persecution)