Stage 7 - Preparation | The Ten Stages of Genocide by Dr. Gregory Stanton | Genocide Watch

The Ten Stages of Genocide by Dr. Gregory Stanton: Stage 7 - Preparation National or perpetrator group leaders plan the “Final Solution” to the Jewish, Armenian, Tutsi or other targeted group “question.” They often use euphemisms to cloak their intentions, such as referring to their goals as “ethnic cleansing,” “purification,” or “counter-terrorism.” They build armies, buy weapons and train their troops and militias. They indoctrinate the populace with fear of the victim group. Leaders often claim that “if we don’t kill them, they will kill us,” disguising genocide as self-defense. There is a sudden increase in inflammatory rhetoric and hate propaganda with the objective of creating fear of the other group. Political processes such as peace accords that threaten the dominance of the ruling group through elections or prosecution for corruption may actually trigger genocide. Prevention of preparation may include arms embargo​e​s and commissions to enforce them. It should include prosecution of incitement and conspiracy to commit genocide, both crimes under Article 3 of the Genocide Convention. National law enforcement authorities should arrest and prosecute leaders of groups planning genocidal massacres. Learn more about the Ten Stages of Genocide at Support the work of Genocide Watch at