Crimes Against Humanity 

Humanity is so dear and important to both the Divine and the natural world, which makes humanity to be accorded due respect and recognition so much so that evil or wickedness melted to humanity by any individuals, group of persons or nations is termed a crime against humanity.

Even in war situations where national armies are at war with each other, they have to employ professionalism and accord humanity and civilians respect if they will not be accused of war crime and genocide.

Bombing and killing of innocent civilians during war situations instead of combating with the soldiers or the military of aggressor is considered criminal and disrespect for humanity. Below is a list of crimes against humanity either in war or peace situations:-

1.     Genocide and the killing of civilians in war situations which all nations of the world frowns at and condemn, attracting some form of punishment and for which international court of criminal justice has been established.

2.     Felony: Is also considered as a crime, but in its case, a crime committed against one’s nation; also punishable in court of competent jurisdiction.

3.     Discrimination: Because of gender differences, is a crime against humanity which is frowned at by people all over the world.

4.     Sexual discrimination or discrimination based upon sexual orientations, is also considered a crime against humanity and it is frowned at by people all over the world.

5.     Racial discrimination is considered a crime against humanity and it is also frowned at by all people and nations of the world.

6.     Human slavery is considered a crime against humanity since the practice was put to an end and slave trade today is frowned at by all nations and governments of the world.

7.     Human trafficking is also considered as a crime against humanity and it is frowned at by all nations and governments of the world, for this reason is the establishment of National Prohibition of trafficking in persons (NAPTIP) in nations of the world and collaboration of all are sought for the eradication of this crime.

8.     Disrespect for the rights of individual personality is considered a crime against humanity and a bridge of human rights. This is also punishable under the laws of nations.

9.     Discriminations based upon religious differences and beliefs of people or group of people is considered a crime against humanity and it is frowned at by all people and people groups across the world.

10.                        Drug peddling, growing and trafficking is considered a crime against humanity, punishable under the laws of nations and frowned at by all people.

11.                        Fraud or fraudulent practices especially yahoo or internet fraud is considered a crime against humanity, and it is frowned at by all people or people group; punishable in the law of nations.

12.                        Bad governance especially government of exclusion, is considered a crime against humanity as it erodes peace and peaceful co-existence granted people by the Creator God.

13.                        Denial of opportunities such as opportunity to be educated, or work is a crime against humanity.

14.                        Sexual pervasion is considered a crime against humanity and frowned at by most people of the world.

Professional Crimes against Humanity: Professional practitioners who by their callings, handle people’s problems, life issues can  also commit crime against people they are called to serve unless they embrace professionalism at all times to enable them escape from litigation or punishments. Some of such professional crimes are listed below:-

a.     Betrayal of trust.

b.     Disrespect for the cultures, religion, belief and tradition of clients.

c.      Discrimination of all forms.

d.     Proselytizing in professional practice.

e.     Inability to maintain professional behavior.

f.       Partnering with clients to do business etc.

g.     Getting beyond professional relationship.

h.     Unethical behaviours.

i.        Keeping relationship with client beyond professional relationship even after the end of service or in conclusion.

j.        Developing affectionate feeling for client or supervisee.

k.     Unholy romance with client or supervisee for personal gains or for money or business.

l.        Gross indiscipline at work.

m.  Fraud or fraudulent practices.

n.     Deception, faking and false claims.

o.     Malpractice of any kind.

p.     Getting involved in clinical practices beyond one’s qualification, education and competence.

In conclusion, it is the expectation of the writer of this article for chaplains to know and come to an understanding of the fact that there are crimes against humanity even professionally and for them to be guided.

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Chap. David Mike-Jacobs CPC, CPST, BCC.

Professor of Anthropology, Certified Chaplaincy Educator & Trainer.

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10^th Oct, AD2022