The United Nations General Assembly will be voting on a draft resolution on May 23, proposing July 11 as the International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 genocide in Srebrenica. The resolution, put forward by Germany and Rwanda, has garnered support from numerous UN member states. In addition to establishing a day of remembrance, the resolution condemns any denial of the Srebrenica Genocide as a historical fact and urges member states to educate their populations about the event. It also calls for action to prevent future genocides and emphasizes the importance of identifying the remaining victims and bringing their perpetrators to justice. As a survivor of the genocide, the author welcomes the resolution as a necessary acknowledgment of the atrocities that occurred. The author shares their personal experience of the genocide, highlighting the pain and loss endured by their family. The search for the remains of loved ones is described, along with the ongoing denial of the genocide by certain state officials and institutions. The author emphasizes the significance of finding closure through proper burials and justice for the victims, underscoring the importance of preserving the memory of those who were lost.
