International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica.

The world comes together in solidarity and reflection on this thirtieth anniversary of the genocide in Srebrenica — the worst atrocity on European soil since the Second World War. In July 1995, more than 8,000 Bosnian men and boys were systematically separated from their families, executed and buried in mass graves. Thousands of women, children and older persons were forcibly displaced. An entire generation was lost. The intention was the elimination of Bosnian Muslims in Srebrenica. Today, we remember and honour the victims. We pay tribute to the strength, dignity and courage of the survivors and families. And we acknowledge hard truths. Thirty years ago, the United Nations and the world failed the people of Srebrenica. This collective failure was not an accident of history. It was the result of policies, propaganda and international indifference. Since then, the survivors, the families of victims, in particular the “Mothers of Srebrenica”, have shown extraordinary courage in ...

At the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, survivors of the Srebrenica genocide joined top officials in marking 30 years since thousands of Bosnian Muslims were systematically killed in the worst atrocity on European soil since World War II. The affirmed the need to counter denial, support survivors and promote lasting peace. “I have survived a genocide,” said Munira Subašić, whose youngest son – her favourite – and 21 other family members were murdered in the July 1995 Srebrenica massacre. “And the world and Europe was just watching in silence.” Now president of the Mothers of Srebrenica and Žepa, Ms. Subašić spoke at a special commemoration, urging global leaders not to forget the past and to deliver justice for the victims and survivors. “When you kill a mother’s child, you have killed a part of her,” Ms. Subašic said. Europe’s worst atrocity since World War II The 1995 genocide, perpetrated by the Bosnian Serb army, led to the killing of at least 8,372 men and boys, the displacement o...

The observance marks the 30-year anniversary of the 1995 genocide in Srebrenica. Official marking of the International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica. Co-organized by the United Nations Department of Global Communications, the Office of the Special Advisor for the Prevention of Genocide and the Permanent Mission of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the United Nations. The UN Secretary-General remarks will be delivered by the Chef de Cabinet. Related Sites and Documents:  Website  and   General Assembly resolution A/RES/78/282 Watch the International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica!