Ten Stages of Change: A Project for Genocide Prevention

About Ten Stages of Change: A Project for Genocide Prevention

In societies on the brink of catastrophe, ordinary words and actions can shift dangerously into the "crime of crimes." This series gives voice to those crimes, and the signs that suggest the process of genocide is unfolding in ways history has yet to reckon with: neighbors turning on neighbors, silence serving as permission, and abandonment of memory in the final stage of denial. Each episode is a narrated essay drawn from a larger project examining genocide, mass violence, and the forces that polarize communities before destruction unfolds. The framework: Gregory Stanton's Ten Stages of Genocide, from Classifciation in Darfur to Denial in Armenia. Through rigorous attention to language, testimony, and historical patterns, the recordings invite listeners to trace the moments that often go unnoticed, to understand how violence grows, and to confront the human stories that endure long after the killings end. It is a space for reflection, learning, awareness, and insight into the patterns that still shape the world today, and most importantly, how we can stop them.

Publisher

Josh Bicknell

Category

education · history · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Dec 2023

Latest episode

21 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Aug 2026

   “It Ends Like This”: Extermination and Denial in Armenia and Beyond

   The final Ten Stages installment: extermination and denial, from the 1921 Tehlirian trial to Artsakh, Darfur, and Cambodia.

2. 

   6 Jul 2026

   Human Quotas: Persecution and Consumption in the Genocide of Xinjiang’s Uyghurs

   The article discusses the genocide and human rights abuses against Uyghurs in Xinjiang, detailing systemic violence, forced labor, and cultural erasure since 2017. It highlights the testimonies of survivors, their traumatic experiences, and how global consumer habits contribute to these atrocities. Calls to action encourage awareness and advocacy against such injustices.

3. 

   28 Dec 2025

   Before Dawn, By Design: Preparation and Process in the Holocaust

   by Josh BicknellPublished December 27, 2025 Please Note: The following article contains descriptions and narratives of violence and genocide, as well as an analysis of human behavior relating to sensitive topics, including racism, intolerance, physical violence, and death. Some descriptions and details may be disturbing or upsetting to listeners. Please be mindful of the content […]

4. 

   11 Dec 2025

   Between the Stages: Ten Actions to Take on Human Rights Day

   I. “I Know I’m Right” It is the year of “tens.” Ten Stages of Change (the blog/audio series) is nearing completion, with Stage 7 (Preparation: the Holocaust) coming in the next couple of days with ten new action steps. December 9 marked the tenth anniversary of the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the […]

5. 

   19 Jul 2025

   Splintered Lines: Polarization and Division in the Bosnian Genocide

   'My youngest boy... those little hands. I imagine them picking strawberries, holding books, going to school. Every morning I cover my eyes so I don’t see other children heading to school, husbands walking to work, holding hands.'

6. 

   22 Sept 2024

   The Architecture of Annihilation: Organized Genocide in Myanmar

   Genocide prevention expert Dr. Samantha Power and historian Dr. Robert Beitzer explore the organized genocide in Myanmar, exposing the devastating consequences of hate and intolerance.

7. 

   14 Aug 2024

   “Like Moths to a Flame”: Dehumanization in the Rwandan Genocide

   "Like Moths to a Flame" - an in-depth analysis of the fourth stage of genocide, dehumanization, focusing on the Rwandan genocide as a case study. Dehumanization of Tutsi people is highlighted, including the role of media in inciting violence, and the historical roots of ethnic divisions, while intertwining personal testimonies and survivor accounts with the broader analysis of the genocide's progression. Education, media literacy, and collective action are

8. 

   29 May 2024

   In Darkness and Separation: Women, the Hazara, and Discrimination in Afghanistan

   Genocide in Afghanistan: Discrimination at Stage 3. The Hazara face relentless, systematic attacks under Taliban rule. Women's rights regress to repression and silence.

9. 

   21 Jan 2024

   Threads of Resistance: Symbolization in the Cambodian Genocide

   Week 2, Stage 2: The Symbolization stage of the Cambodian genocide, 1975-1979, is analyzed. The impact of the Khmer Rouge regime on the culture and people is explored, highlighting the resilience and ongoing struggle for justice and human rights.

10. 

    28 Dec 2023

    From ‘Us’ to ‘Them’: Classification in Darfur

    Week 1 focuses on the first stage of genocide, Classification, featuring Darfur, Sudan. It highlights personal accounts and the urgency for awareness and intervention.

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