In 2023, Stimson's Atrocity Prevention Study Group (APSG) played a significant role in strengthening atrocity prevention capacities and commitments. The APSG conducted research on key challenges, including the connection between online false narratives and atrocity risks, as well as the United Nations' contributions to atrocity prevention objectives. They published issue briefs on social media mis-/disinformation and the risk of atrocities in the United States, and the UN's role in atrocity prevention. The APSG also organized monthly meetings with over 400 participants from more than a dozen countries to discuss atrocity prevention [d2ce94bb].
Throughout the year, the APSG held various meetings covering a wide range of topics related to atrocity prevention. These meetings addressed issues such as the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, hypocrisy and human rights, the use of radio as a preventative tool against hate speech and violence, atrocity prevention indices and data tools, the situation in Haiti, the impact of Sant'Egidio, the state of play in Zimbabwe, and challenges to pursuing a policy of prevention. The APSG also featured speakers from various organizations and institutions, further enriching the discussions [d2ce94bb].