International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief 2023: Date, Significance, History,

Every year August 22 is observed as International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief. The aim of the day is to honor those who have been the victim of religious violence and also condemn the acts of intolerance and violence based on religion or belief against individuals.

Acts of intolerance and violence against religious communities and religious minorities have increased and there is an urgent need to take action against them. In this view, the General Assembly decided observation of a day against these actions and thus International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief came into existence.

Date

Below mentioned are the upcoming dates for International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief for the next 5 years.

Overview

Significance

Everyone should enjoy the freedom religion or belief, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to peaceful assembly and the right to freedom of association. These rights are mentioned in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and it is of utmost importance that these rights are protected at any cost.

The International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief signifies the importance of upholding these rights and their role in fighting against all forms of intolerance and discrimination.

History

The United Nations Member States reiterated their clear condemnation of all practices, acts and methods of terrorism and violent actions based religion of blind beliefs. In its light, they decided to dedicate a day completely towards the cause. The United Nations in its resolution A/RES/73/296 adopted on 28 May 2019 designated that 22 August will be observed as the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief.

It is celebrated one day after International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism which falls on 21 August.

Check- important days in August

How is International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief Observed?

The United Nations and other government and non-government organizations organize events to teach awareness about the seriousness of violent acts that are practiced in names of religion or religious beliefs. You can attend such events if being organized in your locality or you can conduct events of your own.

You can try to learn more about other religion and cultures and also teach others to respect every religion and respect their values as well.

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