The United Nations has officially included July 11 as the International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica in its official calendar. This decision follows the adoption of a Resolution on the Srebrenica Genocide by the UN General Assembly.

The Resolution was passed with the support of 171 member countries: 84 voted in favor, 19 against, and 68 abstained. This move mirrors the recognition given to other significant historical events such as Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27 and the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda on April 7.

The Resolution also calls for UN member states to incorporate the established facts about the Srebrenica genocide into their educational programs, promoting awareness and understanding of the events.

Key Points of the Resolution:

• Date: July 11 is now officially recognized as the International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica.
• Purpose: To honor the victims and promote awareness about the genocide.
• Educational Inclusion: Member states are encouraged to include the history of the Srebrenica genocide in their educational curricula to prevent denial and distortion of the facts.

This move by the UN underscores the importance of remembrance and education in preventing future atrocities and fostering reconciliation and peace.

For more details, you can visit the official UN calendar page.