Dizzy

  • What Happened
    • Survivor Stories
    • History & Analysis
    • External Resources
    • Our Impact: Stories behind the Statistics
  • Our Work
    • About Us
      • The Charity
      • Staff
      • Regional & Country Boards
      • Academic Advisory Board
      • President and Patrons
      • APPG on Srebrenica
      • Contact Us
    • Memorial Events
      • Resources and Registration for Event Organisers
      • Past Memorial Events
        • National
        • Local
    • Education
    • Lessons from Srebrenica
    • Supporting Community Action
    • Latest News
    • Videos
    • Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ
  • What You Can Do
    • Resources for Event Organisers
    • Educate
    • We Are One Tournament
    • Build Better Communities
    • Share your Stories
    • Visit Srebrenica
      • Our Visits Programme
      • Bearing Witness
    • Donate
      • Support our work Scotland
      • International Srebrenica Memorial Learning Centre
    • Jobs
  • Our Impact
    • Messages of Support
    • Download Annual Report
    • People Taking Action
    • In The Media
    • Inspiration – Music, Poems and Prayers
    • Memorial Day Reflections
Home Primary News Defence delegates vow to keep alive Srebrenica story

Defence delegates vow to keep alive Srebrenica story

A group of Armed Forces personnel have vowed to keep alive the memory of the Srebrenica genocide after returning from a powerful and moving visit to Bosnia-Herzegovina.

MOD Islamic Religious Advisor Asim Hasif

Members of the 22-strong group have pledged to spread awareness of the genocide through personal actions in the UK – including memorial events, workshops and debates across Defence and civilian communities.

Delegates travelled to Srebrenica as part of Remembering Srebrenica’s programme of educational visits. The group was drawn from the Army, Royal Air Force and Royal Navy.

The delegation included Ministry of Defence (MOD) experts who provide advice and support on cultural matters to UK military formations deploying to locations overseas. It also included military personnel involved with civil engagement activities and Army recruitment specialists who work with various ethnic communities across the UK.

Delegation champion Imam Asim Hafiz OBE, pictured above, is the MOD’s Islamic Religious Advisor.

He said: “We have a duty to commemorate what happened in Srebrenica. It is important to learn the lessons from Srebrenica on hatred and intolerance. If we do not challenge these evils then it is possible that what happened in Srebrenica can happen elsewhere, including the UK.

All of us living in Europe have a responsibility to ensure that the lessons are taken from Srebrenica and everyone has the opportunity to learn from them.”

Remembering Srebrenica is dedicated to raising awareness of the genocide, which saw 8,372 men and boys systematically murdered.

As well as meeting survivors and the Mothers of Srebrenica, during the four-day visit, the group visited the Srebrenica-Potočari Memorial Complex where some 6,200 genocide victims are buried. They also visited the International Commission for Missing Persons (ICMP), in Sarajevo and Tuzla, which has played a key role in uniting families with their loved ones’ remains.

Speaking about the vist to Bosnia-Herzegovina, Minister for Armed Forces Penny Mordaunt said:

It is important for our Armed Forces to visit Srebrenica, and see for themselves the atrocious events that occurred there 20 years ago. It serves as a reminder to us all of what can happen when hatred, racism and intolerance permeate a country.”

Remembering Srebrenica organises the UK Srebrenica Memorial Week, which leads up to the EU-wide day of remembrance for victims of the genocide, Srebrenica Memorial Day, on 11 July. Its educational visit programme sees delegates pledge to organise projects in their communities to strengthen community cohesion and create a better society.

Remembering Srebrenica Chairman Dr Waqar Azmi OBE said:

Srebrenica demonstrates what happens when an integrated society disintegrates. The visit of our Ministry of Defence delegates to Srebrenica will, undoubtedly, inspire them to work with their military colleagues and civilian communities. This personal action will help to keep alive the memory of the genocide and play their part in strengthening communities across the UK.”

 

 

May 20, 2015Amil Khan
MAKE A DONATION
Remembering Srebrenica remains committed to honouring the victims and survivors of the genocide.

SUPPORT US
SUPPORT US & PLEDGE
Make a difference, support our charity and all those affected by the tragic Genocide of Srebrenica. Pledge for our cause now.

PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT
SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER
Remembering Srebrenica newsletter allows you to keep up to date with latest news, events and how you can support us.

SIGN UP
May 20, 2015 NewsArmed Forces, Bosnia-Herzegovina, British Army, Defence, genocide, Lessons from Srebrenica, Ministry of Defence, MOD, RAF, Remembering Srebrenica, Royal Navy, Srebrenica, survivor, Waqar Azmi
Bosnian woman joins volunteers to organise second Stoke memorialCalling all Bosnians in Scotland - Gdje si ti? (where are you?)‏
  You Might Also Like  
 
Former student inspires next generation
 
Our Partners in Bosnia-Herzegovina
 
Infographic – Give the Gift of Time
 Search 

Remembering SrebrenicaFollow

Remembering Srebrenica
SrebrenicaUKRemembering Srebrenica@SrebrenicaUK·
12h

'Quo Vadis, Aida?' Asks: Where Does A Society Go After War Ends? https://t.co/Fgi27AI7Ab

734Twitter
Remembering Srebrenica Retweeted
MarkBro67574739Mark Browne@MarkBro67574739·
14 Apr

@SrebrenicaUK Elmira guided our visit to Bosnia and Srebrenica. She is so passionate about Bosnia and its people and so committed to contributing to a better and peaceful future there. She is an inspiration! #goodrelations #sharedfuture

13Twitter
SrebrenicaUKRemembering Srebrenica@SrebrenicaUK·
14 Apr

"It breaks my heart to see that people do not understand refugees never want to be refugees".

Our theme this year will honour the 2 millions Bosnians displaced in the 1990s such as Elmina, who returned to rebuild her life in BiH. You can read more here:
https://t.co/SEz3GZPpiA

1866Twitter
Remembering Srebrenica Retweeted
Aida_S_HaughtonAida Salkic H@Aida_S_Haughton·
13 Apr

Our #beautiful #srebrenicaflower at #StokeOnTrent @ymcans @SrebrenicaUK @RemSrebWestMids @StokeontrentBID @danielcflynn52 @lovestoke

617Twitter
SrebrenicaUKRemembering Srebrenica@SrebrenicaUK·
13 Apr

Remembering Srebrenica would like to wish everyone in the Sikh community both here and across the world a happy #Vaisakhi.

323Twitter
Load More...
 The charity 
A Project of Ummah Help. Registered charity no. 1142686. Registered company no. 7369796. Click here to find out more.
 Latest news 
Remembering Srebrenica’s 2021 Theme: Rebuilding Lives
February 4, 2021

Every year, Remembering Srebrenica selects a theme that reflects an aspect of the genocide that must be commemorated, but also speaks to communities here in the UK.  The theme for 2021 is ‘Rebuilding Lives’.  In albeit very different ways the Covid pandemic has brought loss and difficulties to millions, shattering individuals and communities, who are […]

Hatidža Mehmedović – A mother’s legacy
November 26, 2020

Hatidža Mehmedović was born in the area surrounding Srebrenica in 1952. Before the genocide, she lived her entire life in Srebrenica, where she had married her childhood friend, Abdullah, and had two sons, Azmir and Almir. Hatidža and Abdullah built their home in Srebrenica and lived a simple life as a family before the war […]

“Untold Killing”: first serialised podcast about the genocide in Bosnia launched
October 22, 2020

London, United Kingdom — This past July marked 25 years since the genocide in Bosnia and Herzegovina, often referred to as the worst atrocity on Europe’s soil since the Holocaust. The story of Srebrenica, a small town in Bosnia, remains a dark stain on Europe’s history and yet the full details remain unknown to many.  […]

 Remembering Srebrenica 

What happened
Survivor Stories
Memorial Day
Vistiting Srebrenica

 Site Links 

Homepage
Get Involved
Resources
News
Messages of support
About us
Get in contact
Sitemap

GET IN CONTACT

If you want to get involved with Remembering Srebrenica, or find out how you can help then please get in contact

SEND US AN EMAIL


2019 © Remembering Srebrenica. Privacy Policy
Website developed by Spyre Media