Messages Of Support 61
The Rt Hon Theresa May MP
The Prime Minister tells us why she supports the work of Remembering Srebrenica and outlines what the government is doing to help victims of sexual violence.
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 […]
Angelina Jolie gives exclusive statement to Remembering Srebrenica on 23rd Anniversary of Genocide
On the 23rd Anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, actress, filmmaker and humanitarian, Angelina Jolie has given an exclusive statement of support to Remembering Srebrenica.
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal represents the UK in Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Srebrenica-Potočari Memorial Complex on 11 July - Srebrenica Memorial Day.
The Leaders of Northern Ireland’s Political Parties
A message of support from the leaders of Northern Ireland's five main political parties.
Lord Ashdown
Lord Ashdown spoke at the Solemn Commemoration for the 20th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide.
Attended my first North East Srebrenica Board meeting this evening. Got to hear all about local plans as part of #srebrenicamemorialday2019 from the fantastic Chair @_lucyadams2 and very much looking forward to being a part of it @SmajoBeso @SrebrenicaUK
Grateful to @Go_CheshireWest who passed a motion to support our work of raising awareness & learning the lessons from Srebrenica to tackle hatred & intolerance in our communities: https://t.co/8DjRZEd0s5. Thank you @nicolemeardon @ClrAndrewDawson @simonjveardley @AdamLangan4
#OnThisDay in 1992, Serb forces attacked the town of Kozarac. Over 1,000 people were killed, and those who survived were incarcerated in concentration camps. Most houses still standing after the attack were set on fire & razed to the ground to prevent the possibility of return.
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