The organisation works to prevent genocide and help individuals and societies recover in its aftermath. Aegis is committed to remembering the atrocities of the past, investing in the peace-builders of tomorrow and advocating for those at risk of genocide today.

Aegis fulfils its mission by: (i) social change through education, public awareness and accountability; and (ii) policy change through advocacy. These are both underpinned by research.

Aegis’ work is drawn from its values, which are:

  • A belief that it is possible to make social change
  • Individual actions count
  • Survivors are at the heart of prevention (and at the heart of Aegis)
  • That key to prevention is to be upstanders against prejudice, exclusion and hatred in all forms.