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

August 22, 2020

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 ..

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22 August: International Day for Victims of Acts of Violence based on Religion or Belief

August 22, 2019

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 ..

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The first-ever International Day of Remembrance and tribute to Victims of Terrorism

August 22, 2018

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 ..

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