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Remembering Srebrenica Comment on the desecration of the Srebrenica Genocide Memorial
We are absolutely disgusted that a bag of pig entrails was left at the Srebrenica genocide memorial on Orthodox Christmas Eve followed by the singing of fascist songs. This stands in contrast with the true meaning of Christmas, being that of love and unity. This vile, Islamophobic behaviour is not an isolated event, but comes […]
Minister for Faith Opens National Bosnian Centre
On 25th November, Minister for Faith, Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth officially opened ‘Bosnia House’ in Birmingham – the national Bosnian community centre that serves more than 10,000 Bosnians living in the UK. This was a historic moment for a community that survived genocide and ethnic cleansing in Europe and found refuge in the UK. Over […]
The Courage to Speak Out: Hasan Nuhanović
Hasan Nuhanović was a translator for the UN when Serb forces took Srebrenica in July 1995. Forced to translate the order to send his family away, he never saw them again. He has dedicated his life to seeking truth and justice.
The Courage to Help: Dr Ilijaz Pilav
It probably wouldn’t be stretching the truth to state that Dr Ilijaz Pilav was the last man to leave Srebrenica. Forcing his injured patients into the care of unwilling UN staff, the doctor ran back to the post office to make a last ditch attempt to radio Sarajevo for help. As he raced across the […]
Una Srabović-Ryan
Una Srabović-Ryan is a British Bosnian whose biological father was killed in the Srebrenica genocide. She was adopted at 6 months and moved with her adoptive family at the age of 5 to the UK. In 2016 she went to Australia to meet her biological mother. It was during her time there that she learnt of her father’s name and saw his picture for the first time.
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.
First Minister joins other party leaders in backing education pack on genocide
Remembering Srebrenica's education pack for the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence gained backing from the First Minister and four party leaders in Scotland.
Blackburn Central High School – Hate Crime Awareness Week Workshops
Students at Blackburn High School were challenged to think about how we can build a united community and learn the lessons from Srebrenica as part of Hate Crime Awareness Week.
Mark Viner – the Radiographer returns
Mark Viner co-ordinated the radiography team assisting the forensic investigations of mass graves in Bosnia for seven years. In that time he helped uncover vital evidence to convict those who perpetrated the atrocities in Srebrenica, but also developed techniques that would help in many other disasters across the world. He returned to Srebrenica to learn more about the context and the people in October 2016 and shares his story here.
@UKYP @bycLIVE @manchesteryz @YouthCabinet @YouthTameside @SalfordYC @BuryUKYP @StockportYouth @SycTommy @YouthFocusNW @Lesley82Dixon @RECLAIMproject @RenHallYFNW @OurPassGM @tfgm @SrebrenicaUK The @greatermcr are currently creating the Greater Manchester Hate Crime Plan to help prevent and tackle hate crime.
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@UKYP @bycLIVE @manchesteryz @YouthCabinet @YouthTameside @SalfordYC @BuryUKYP @StockportYouth @SycTommy @YouthFocusNW @Lesley82Dixon @RECLAIMproject @RenHallYFNW @OurPassGM @tfgm @SrebrenicaUK We're now presenting our ideas for projects for how we can help remember Srebrenica and also tackle #HateCrime #TacklingHateCrime 👍
4@UKYP @bycLIVE @manchesteryz @YouthCabinet @YouthTameside @SalfordYC @BuryUKYP @StockportYouth @SycTommy @YouthFocusNW @Lesley82Dixon @RECLAIMproject @RenHallYFNW @OurPassGM @tfgm @SrebrenicaUK We're now discussing #HateCrime in the UK and looking at statistics:
🤚 Race?
🤚 Religion?
🤚 Sexual Orientation?
🤚 Disability?
🤚 Transgender?
🤚 Alternative subculture?
It doesn't matter... Let's stop #HateCrime 🤚