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This Resolution acknowledges the efforts of Utah educational institutions to teach about genocide, which the United Nations defines as intentional harm or killing based on religion, race, or ethnicity, and persecution, defined by the International Criminal Court as severe deprivation of fundamental rights due to group identity, encouraging citizens to report any incidents of these crimes to authorities for investigation. It further recommends that Utah agencies working with vulnerable populations develop systems to identify groups at risk of discrimination, those perpetrating persecution, and methods for prevention, while also proposing that agencies assisting individuals seeking refuge from genocide or persecution provide comprehensive support including legal aid, social services, and housing. Ultimately, the resolution reaffirms Utah's commitment to upholding values of freedom and equality and protecting all individuals within the state from any form of genocide or persecution.