Disinformation and the Seeds of Genocide: Understanding and Dismantling the Tools of Hate

The World Affairs Council of New Hampshire, in partnership with Bellwether International and the Cohen Institute for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Keene State College, invites you to a powerful and timely conversation on how disinformation, propaganda, and media manipulation have been used to enable genocide, and how individuals and communities can resist these tools of hate.

This public panel will feature three leading voices in genocide prevention and education: Rachel Miner, CEO of Bellwether International; Dr. Ashley Greene, Chair of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Keene State and a specialist in genocide prevention; and Dr. Brian Crim, the Cohen Chair for Holocaust and Genocide Studies and a noted Holocaust scholar. Together, they will explore how language, media, and messaging are used to dehumanize and divide, and how we can build resilience to prevent future atrocities.

Attendees will hear about historical patterns and present-day parallels, develop strategies for identifying and countering harmful narratives, and consider how education, civic engagement, and critical media literacy can disrupt the conditions that allow genocide to occur. The program will include a moderated panel discussion followed by an audience Q&A session.

Additional Information and Registration:

This event is free and open to the public, and will take place in person at Norma Walker Hall at Keene State College with a livestream option available for remote participants. The livestream will be available directly at: wacnh.org.

Advanced registration is encouraged for those who wish to attend this event in person as space is limited. [Registration link coming soon!]

This event is part of the Cohen Center calendar.