International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief 2023 will be marked on August 22. This annual commemoration, as the name suggests, is focused on remembering those who were victims of harassment and violence solely for their religious beliefs. Freedom of religion or belief is a basic right that every single human deserves. However, in recent times, intolerance towards certain religions has been on the rise and has particularly been promoted by certain malicious groups. This has led to an undeniable increase in religious intolerance, religion or caste-based violence and mob lynchings in various parts of the world. International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief aims to help people condemn this, remember the victims and remind people that people are allowed to choose to believe in their religion and should not be harmed solely for their beliefs. As we prepare to celebrate International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, here’s everything you need to know about the day, how to celebrate it and its significance. International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism 2024: Know Date, History and Significance of the Global Event.

When is International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief 2024?

International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief 2024 will be marked on August 22. The celebration of this day was instituted in 2019 by the UN General Assembly.

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

The celebration of International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief aims to remind people of the international community's commitment to justice for survivors of genocide and other atrocities based on religion or ethnicity. The celebration has a multitude of agendas ranging from helping individuals understand and respect other religious beliefs and promoting living with compassion to encouraging governments to promote and formulate plans that focus on protecting all people and places of worship, implementing comprehensive anti-discrimination laws, and investing in education initiatives that foster inclusion and equal rights.

The celebration of International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief is more important than ever in the current times when hate crimes, specifically crimes against religious minorities, are on the rise. We hope that International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief 2024 helps you to remember the power that peace holds and encourages you to choose compassion over hate.

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