In this episode we sat down with Chaloka Beyani, the Special Adviser of the UN Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide. During the episode, Special Adviser Beyani explores the role of the UN Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect in early warning and the prevention of atrocities. He examines the international community’s response to ongoing crises in Sudan, South Sudan and the Great Lakes region, emphasizing the need for early action and stronger international cooperation. Special Adviser Beyani also reflects on the Office’s engagement with civil society and the importance of adapting existing frameworks to address emerging threats to human rights.