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Germany Urged to Halt Funding for Genocide Denial

1/18/2026

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The Lemkin Institute for the Prevention of Genocide stated on January 13, 2026 that Germany enables genocide denial over Gaza.
It condemned German civil society organizations and media for disseminating disinformation and supporting denialist narratives.
It accused German policymakers of neglecting their obligations under international law, especially since October 2023.
It called for an immediate halt to public funding for genocide-denial organizations and urged a political reversal in Germany.

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The Lemkin Institute for the Prevention of Genocide stated on January 13, 2026 that Germany enables genocide denial over Gaza.
It condemned German civil society organizations and media for disseminating disinformation and supporting denialist narratives.
It accused German policymakers of neglecting their obligations under international law, especially since October 2023.
It called for an immediate halt to public funding for genocide-denial organizations and urged a political reversal in Germany.