International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism Current Affairs, GK & News
August 21: International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism observed by UN
21st August is observed as the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism by the United Nations. Key Highlights of the events It was the third commemoration of the day. An online high-level event with the title “Not Forgotten: Stories of Remembrance of Victims of Terrorism”, was held. A short film ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: Global Terrorism Index • International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism • Terrorism • United Nations • United Nations General Assembly
22 August: International Day for Victims of Acts of Violence based on Religion or Belief
On 22 August 2019 for the first time the world is observing ‘International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief’ with aim to honour victims and survivors of heinous acts who often remain forgotten. The international Day comes right after International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: 21 August • 22 August • International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief • International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism • International Days • United Nation General Assembly
The first-ever International Day of Remembrance and tribute to Victims of Terrorism
The first-ever International Day of Remembrance and tribute to the Victims of Terrorism is observed by United Nations on 21st August 2018 to honour the innocent victims of terror attacks around the world, who will forever remain in our hearts. As per resolution 72/165 (2017), the international day will serve as a reminder to stop ..
Topics: Definitions of terrorism • Human rights abuses • International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism • International Relations • National security • Reactions to the 2014 Peshawar school massacre • Reactions to the November 2015 Paris attacks • State terrorism • Terrorism