PURPOSE: The United Nations General Assembly, in its resolution (A/RES/72/165 (2017), established 21 August as the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism in order raise awareness on the importance of supporting victims of terrorism during their rehabilitation, to observe a minute of silence for the lost ones, to honour and support the victims and survivors of terrorism, to promote and protect the full enjoyment of their human rights and fundamental freedoms.
FORUM: "Legacy: Finding Hope and Building a Peaceful future." International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism 2023.
The eighth review resolution, adopted on 22 June 2023 (A/RES/77/298) notes the importance ofupholding the rights and supporting the needs of victims of terrorism, in particular of women, children and those affected by sexual and gender-based violence committed by terrorists. It encourages all Member States todevelop national comprehensive assistance plans for victims of terrorism and their familiestoaddress the immediate-, short- and long-term needs of victims of terrorism. The resolution welcomed the first United Nations Global Congress of Victims of Terrorism, held in September 2022 at United Nations Headquarters, encourages the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, through the Global Victims of Terrorism Support Programme and the United Nations Victims of Terrorism Support Portal, to continue toraise awareness on victims of terrorism and the promotion and protection of their rights. This includes strengthening the capacity of Member States to assist victims of terrorism and strengthen their engagement with relevant civil society and private sector organisations, which can play a valuable role inassisting and supporting victims of terrorism. Follow the conversation with the hashtags: #UNiteforVictimsofTerrorism, #UNCCT, #VictimsofTerrorism, #21August, #FindingHope, #BuildingaPeacefulFuture.
EVENTS: 6th commemoration of the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism. The United Nations marks the sixth commemoration of the. International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism 2023 on August 21st at UNHQ New York. To observe the day, the UNCCT will highlight the powerful voices of victims of terrorism throughout their experiences and journeys to create meaningful and positive change by raising awareness about the long-lasting impact of terrorism and by honouring those whose lives were lost and those whose lives were forever altered.
PODCASTS: The Support Portal is dedicated to and highlight the importance of those individuals across the globe that have been attacked, injured, traumatized or lost their lives during terrorist attacks.
CAMPAIGN MATERIALS: Mobilize the international community and better Address the needs of victims of terrorism.
WHY WE OBSERVE THE DAY?
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The International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism observance is hosted by the United Nations General Assembly, the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED); The UNOCT’s United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT) ;The Australian Strategic Policy Institute; The Group of Friends of Victims of Terrorism; The Directory of Organisations Supporting Victims of Terrorism; The Special Rapporteur on Promotion and Protection of Human Rights while Countering Terrorism; Civil society organizations and non-governmental organizations.
The General Assembly, established the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism to be commemorated annually on 21 August, in order to honour the victims of terrorism, to support the survivors of terrorism and to promote and protect the full enjoyment of their rights and fundamental freedoms. The United Nations is committed to a world free from terrorism. The primary responsibility to support victims of terrorism and uphold their rights rests with Member States. The United Nations has an important role in supporting Member States to implement Pillar I and IV of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy through standing in solidarity and providing support to victims, capacity building assistance, establishing networks of, and offering support to, civil society organizations, particularly victims of terrorism associations.
Recognize the important role of victims of terrorism in countering terrorism, in Promoting international solidarity and preventing violent extremism.
Strengthen the capacity of, and provide technical assistance to, Member States to assist victims of terrorism.
Reinforce victims engagement with relevant civil society and private sector organisations, which can play a valuable role.
At the individual level, victims have had to find creative ways to stay connected while being isolated from each other, from their families, friends and communities.
At the national and regional level, Member States have shared good practices to continue supporting victims.
At the international level, the international community connects with victims by standing in solidarity, honouring those who have lost their lives, and paying tribute to those who continue to live with the consequences of terrorism.