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Keeping alive the memory of the crimes committed in July 1995 is just part of what is owed to the victims and the communities that mourn them. Remembering painful truths about the past is the key to our shared quest for a better and more tolerant world.Ephraim Mirvis – Chief Rabbi
Remembering Srebrenica’s Statement on the Anti-Semitic Attack in Pittsburg
We are devastated by Saturday’s evil, hate filled and anti-Semitic attack at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburg. We at Remembering Srebrenica, along with our 7 regional boards, 3 country boards and over 1,200 Community Champions stand in solidarity with the Jewish community in Pittsburg, the US and around the whole world. As we […]
First ever “We Are One” Upstander Awards held in Gloucestershire
On the 15th October, Gloucestershire held its first ever ‘We Are One’ Awards ceremony which recognised the amazing work of ‘Everyday Day’ heroes who challenge prejudice and strive to make their communities and workplaces more welcoming. The awards scheme, the first of its kind in the county, was launched in July by charities Victim Support Gloucestershire and Remembering […]
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Chair – Lucy Adams Lucy Adams is currently undertaking an MSc in Defence, Development and Diplomacy at Durham University, having recently graduated from Leeds Beckett University. She works as a volunteer youth worker and is Vice-Chairperson of Gateshead Youth Council. Lucy has volunteered with Remembering Srebrenica since 2017, after attending a delegation and then taking […]
Run to Remember
Remembering Srebrenica are looking for volunteers to represent us at 5kms, 10kms, Half or Full Marathons anywhere in the UK. Taking part in an organised run on behalf of Remembering Srebrenica is a great way to help raise awareness of genocide and the consequences of hatred if left unchecked. If you are planning to take […]
YMCA North Staffordshire Make Poignant Visit Site of Europe’s Most Recent Genocide
On the 13th September, Stoke-On-Trent based, YMCA North Staffordshire (YMCA NS) returned from a four-day delegation to Sarajevo and Srebrenica – the site of most Europe’s most recent genocide. The delegation included YMCA NS young people, youth workers, volunteers and staff. Other delegates included Paul Franklin, Board Director of YMCA NS, chartered-accountant and football mentor […]
Safet Vukalić and Redbridge Council Shortlisted For Anti-Hate Crime Awards
Two of Remembering Srebrenica’s partners, Safet Vukalić and Redbridge Council, have been shortlisted for two No2H8Crime awards in recognition of their efforts to challenge hatred. Safet Vukalić is a survivor of the Bosnian Genocide and ethnic cleansing. He was born in 1976 in the city of Prijedor, North West Bosnia and lived a normal life […]
Minister For Faith visits Sarajevo and site of Srebrenica genocide
On Monday 27th August, the Minister for Faith, Lord Bourne, made a poignant visit to Sarajevo and Srebrenica– the site of the worst atrocity on European soil since the Second World War. During the visit which has been organised by the UK charity Remembering Srebrenica, Lord Bourne heard testimony from survivors of genocide and ethnic […]
Rt Hon Emily Thornberry MP, Shadow Foreign and Commonwealth Secretary
I remember the Srebrenica genocide through the eyes of my father, Cedric, who worked tirelessly on the UN Mission in the former-Yugoslavia from early 1992 to early 1994 as Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations. He left deeply angry and fearful about the risks of the international community leaving the so-called UN ‘safe areas’ in […]
Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
I am proud that the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has been able to support the work of Remembering Srebrenica in all that it has done to commemorate the genocide in Bosnia but also through its work in the United Kingdom. Courage comes in many forms. Whether that is the courage to speak […]
Remembering Srebrenica comments on the denial of the Srebrenica Genocide
The recent assertion from the President of Republika Srpska, Milorad Dodik, that the 1995 Srebrenica genocide is ‘untrue’ is a dangerous attempt to rewrite history and stoke division. These comments only add further pain to the survivors of Srebrenica who have already suffered so much grief and loss caused by the genocide. Dr Waqar Azmi […]
More Than 50 Local Authorities Commemorate Srebrenica Genocide
During Memorial Week 2018, more than fifty councils across England marked the 23rd anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide. In doing so they brought people from all backgrounds together to reflect on the lessons from Srebrenica and pledged to challenge hatred and prejudice. In April, The Minister for Faith, Lord Bourne wrote to every local authority […]
Bakira Hasečić recieves honour from Glasgow Caledonia University
Bakira Hasečić, a survivor of ethnic cleansing from Višegrad in Bosnia-Herzgovina was presented with an honorary doctorate from Glasgow Caledonian University. This honour was bestowed on Bakira Hasečić in recognition of Bakira’s efforts as a human rights advocate and unifying force for victims of wartime sexual violence. Bakira was presented the award by the recently […]