Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention

After BBC's HARDtalk, Stephen Sackur suggested in an interview with Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan that Nagorno-Karabakh should work out a political deal with Azerbaijan, the Institute issued a statement criticizing the anchor.

[7] They published repeatedly about "the genocidal processes" unfolding in Nagorno-Karabakh as Azerbaijani forces blockaded the Lachin Corridor, which the co-founders witnessed first hand during a visit to the region on May 7, 2023.

[17] Their work on transphobia was cited in testimony in front of the North Dakota legislature by an advocate against the proposed ban on transgender participation in sports.

Emphasizing solidarity with the victims, the document highlighted the significance of recognizing genocide as a crucial step in preventing such atrocities.

[19] The Lemkin Institute called on the US Congress to officially acknowledge the 1971 Bangladesh genocide and ensure that those responsible for the atrocities are held accountable.

[22] The institute has also criticized western media coverage of the war for "avoiding historical context", "shifting responsibility away" from the state of Israel, and "ensuring the public will remain ignorant" of the relevant international law.

[23] On 21 January 2025, following the Second inauguration of Donald Trump, the Lemkin Institute issued a Red Flag Alert for Genocide in relation to the Elon Musk gesture controversy.