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Srebrenica flag in Bradford

Marking Srebrenica on 11 July at your Local Authority and Council is an important way to recognise that the atrocities that took place in Srebrenica have been ruled and recognised as a genocide by the international courts, and are a key way of observing the internationally designated day of Srebrenica Commemoration.

Local authorities are uniquely connected to individuals and organisations in their area and by commemorating Srebrenica Memorial Day you can foster good relations in your communities through bringing together those from different beliefs and background in a single act of remembrance. From flying flags to reading survivor stories, screening a short film to holding a minute of silence, Councils have an important duty to honour and remember both the victims and survivors of the Srebrenica genocide.

Our template programme includes a speech, survivor testimony and example activities for your commemorations which you can adapt to suit the nature of your event. We have also included resources so that councils can table a motion that the Council will commemorate Srebrenica and remember the victims of the genocide. We have a draft motion which has been used successfully by other councils and which can be replicated to make it relevant to your local area:

  • Remembering Srebrenica – Council Resources
  • Remembering Srebrenica – Virtual Commemoration Pack

 

Last year 75 councils in the UK have marked Srebrenica memorial day. To get inspired, take a look at how some of them have previously marked Srebrenica by clicking here.

One of the most impactful ways to engage attendees with Srebrenica is through survivor testimony. We have created an exhibition which gives a brief overview of Srebrenica as well as survivor stories, it can be printed in A4 or A3 and displayed in libraries or at events:

  • Download our exhibition

 

Another fantastic way to share survivor stories is by showing one of our short event videos which will be available shortly.

You may also wish to include alternative prayers and poems in your council event, available here.

Please contact events@srebrenica.org.uk to register your event

May 13, 2016Amil Khan
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Last year we opened the very first Virtual Exhibition on the Bosnian genocide, this year we are expanding the exhibition and building a long-lasting resource for all. Creativity allows us to express our pain, grief, and trauma in many ways and I encourage all to submit your work! https://t.co/fVtkyNAiRH

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We are re-opening our Exhibition "Remnants of Genocide" and are asking for submissions on the topics of genocide, refugee displacement, and our theme "Rebuilding Lives". Submit your art, poetry, photographs, and anything else for a chance to be featured during Memorial Week!

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Our podcast on the genocide in Srebrenica has been listened by over 75,000 people! Join them by listening to the story of the worst atrocity on Europe’s soil since the Holocaust.

Honour the victims, by listening to the survivors!

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Bosnia has seen several incidents of the glorification of war criminals in recent days. These incidents appear to be part of a longer term pattern that are fuelled by local organisations.

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