UN- International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief

United Nations International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief is celebrated on 22nd August every year throughout the world.
International days are occasions to educate the public on issues of concern, to mobilize political will and resources to address global problems and to celebrate and reinforce the achievements of humanity.
The General Assembly adopted the resolution A/RES/73/296, titled “International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief” strongly condemning continuing violence and acts of terrorism targeting individuals, including persons belonging to religious minorities, on the basis of or in the name of religion or belief.
Source: un.org

Published On : 22 Aug 2019