The UN General Assembly adopted the resolution (document A/78/L.67/Rev.1) on the International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica. The resolution based on the international principles of recognition, remembrance and respect for the victims and survivors of genocide.
The adoption of the resolution is an important historical moment, confirming the commitment of the international community to commemorate annually the dignity of the victims of the genocide, which claimed at least 8372 lives. The Srebrenica genocide has been recognised as a fact by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY).
The Assembly also asked the Secretary-General to establish an outreach programme on the Srebrenica genocide in preparation for the 30th anniversary next year (2025).
It further condemned any denial of the Srebrenica genocide as a historical event and called on Member States to preserve the established facts, including through their educational systems, towards preventing denial and distortion, and any occurrence of genocide in the future.
The text, sponsored by Germany and Rwanda, was adopted by a recorded vote of 84 nations in favour, 19 against and 68 abstentions.
Reference:
1. United Nations News Global perspective Human Stories (May 23, 2024) https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/05/1150156
2. United Nations Meetings Coverage and Press Releases (May 23, 2024) https://press.un.org/en/2024/ga12601.doc.htm