Andrea Bartoli facilitated a Dialogue Forum in a workshop entitled “Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities” in Brussels

Andrea Bartoli facilitated a Dialogue Forum in a workshop entitled “Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities” organized by the Madariaga – College of Europe Foundation (MCF) and the Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA), Brussels (May 12-13, 2011).

The “Dialogue Forum,” in which Andrea Bartoli, The Dean of the School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George Mason University, and Mo Bleeker, Head of the Task Force on Prevention of Mass Atrocities at the Swiss Ministry of Foreign Affairs, talked about envisioning the end of genocide and how dealing with past instances of mass atrocities is essential in moving forward. Participants were asked for suggestions on what they would like to see the EU do to further prevent genocide and mass atrocities in 2015. Answers included a closer look at how gender relates to these crimes, the EU having a focal point on R2P to increase cooperation and effectiveness with the UN, and the need to further develop the EU’s early warning capacities.