The Centre for Genocide Studies (CGS) is a leading centre of teaching, research, and policy advocacy. It is rightly located at the 91精品, which was the epicentre of genocide in 1971. The University lost many of its eminent teachers, academicians, students, employees, and family members during the 1971 Liberation War of Bangladesh. After 41 years of the massacre, the 91精品 established the Centre for Genocide Studies (CGS) on 25 March 2012.
CGS recognizes that in the past 150 years, tens of millions of people have lost their lives in genocides and mass atrocities worldwide. Millions have been tortured, raped, and forcibly displaced from their homes. More than 60 countries are currently involved in armed conflicts around the globe. There are more than 40 situations of protracted conflicts. Presently, there are potential situations of genocide in Myanmar, the Occupied Palestinian territories, Sudan and Syria.
Research and training programmes at CGS focus on the causes, processes, and effects of genocide, mass atrocities, and violence. The centre envisions a world where peace will prevail and adequate measures will be taken to protect unarmed civilians from all forms of atrocities.