International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism

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2022 Date	21 August 2022
2023 Date	21 August 2023

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International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism in 2022

Sunday, 21 Aug

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International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism History

International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism is an observance sponsored by the United Nations. The day honors all victims of terrorism and emphasizes that these victims should have more attention. The UN states that victims of terrorism are often forgotten or not heard by the community. The organization aims to increase action and awareness towards addressing the needs of these victims. The observance occurs every year on August 21st.

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On International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism, Pradesh Congress Committee remembers the victims of terrorism and pays tribute to the ones who lost their lives in terrorist attacks. https://t.co/eUC0iCNJcX
— Rajasthan PCC (@INCRajasthan) August 21, 2022

On International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism, we pray for those whose lives have been irrevocably impacted by acts of terrorism. Let us work together with all stakeholders to ensure a future world free from terrorism. https://t.co/oJI7BKXbgU
— Congress (@INCIndia) August 21, 2022

On this 🇨🇦 day of remembrance, I'll highlight 17yr old Rina Schnerb, my neices classmate, murdered in 2019 by #PFLP terrorists affiliated with and funded by the 6 so called 'humanitarian' orgs. Justifying and supporting terrorism only leads to 'remembering' more victims! https://t.co/r91cBTlwAp https://t.co/0NkUtgD3vW
— Eli Lipshitz 🇮🇱 (@EliLipshitz) August 21, 2022

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International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism Facts & Quotes

According to ourworldindata.org, 95% of the deaths from terrorism in 2017 occurred in the Middle East, Africa, or South Asia.
According to ourworldindata.org, terrorism was responsible for 5% of global deaths in 2017.
I welcome the decision of the General Assembly to establish an International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism. We must lift up the voices of victims and survivors of terrorist attacks, who consistently call for accountability and results. When we respect the human rights of victims and provide them with support and information, we reduce the lasting damage done by terrorists to individuals, communities and societies UN Secretary-General, António Guterres

International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism Top Events and Things to Do

Watch the UN's International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism video. It features survivors of terrorism speaking about remembrance on their own terms. They also share their individual journeys and experiences.
Browse the UN's victim support portal. It is dedicated to the victims of terrorist attacks.
Watch a film or documentary that explores the trauma caused by terrorism. Here are our suggestions:
Hotel Mumbai (2018)
The Gatekeepers (2012)
Beyond Belief (2008)

Intl. Day of Remembrance & Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism - References and Related Sites

UN: Victims of Terrorism Day

ourworldindata.org: Statistics on Worldwide Terrorism

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