The last prisoners were released from the infamous Omarska Concentration Camp on this day in 1992. The camp was known for the cruelty inflicted on its prisoners as well as the horrific conditions such as starvation, torture, and murder. We remember those who suffered at Omarska.

Through participating in the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief we remember those who suffered for their very faith. We remember the Bosniak Muslims of BiH and all others who were targeted due to their identities.

The abhorrent institution of the Slave Trade and its abolition is remembered today on the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. Although the Slave Trade was abolished, in many places the practice of slavery continues to this day.

“The Flowers of Srebrenica” by author Aidan Hehir and illustrator David Frankum is a moving, honest, yet at times humorous account of the author’s experience with Mustafa, a survivor of the Bosnian Genocide as they travel around Bosnia and Herzegovina. buff.ly/3noUwmS

#OTD in 1992 Vijećnica library burned, librarians & citizens of Sarajevo tried desperately to save the irreplaceable work inside. At least one person lost their life to sniper fire & the majority of books were ultimately lost to the blaze. Cultural genocide must be condemned.

Robert McNeil’s moving book ‘Grave Faces’ gives a deep and insightful view into the Bosnian genocide, including the efforts to identify victims’ remains. Books like Grave Faces give us a better understanding of the horror of genocide, order it here - buff.ly/41c8wAn

The second Markale massacre occurred around 18 months after the first, on 28 August 1995. Five mortar shells were fired on the local population at Markale Market killing 37 people and injuring 90. Horrific attacks on civilians like this was common during the siege of Sarajevo.

Over 100 Bosniaks in the eastern Bosnian town of Rudo were taken and murdered by Bosnian Serb soldiers in 1992. We remember the victims and survivors of this horrific event, one of many that constituted the Bosnian Genocide.

Today marks the international Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. A UN designated day to remember those who were forcibly taken from their homes and families. This day is of special relevance to the events of the Bosnian Genocide and those taken from their families.

On this day Slobodan Milošević, former president of Serbia, was charged with genocide and crimes against humanity for his role in conducting a campaign of genocide and ethnic cleansing in BiH. Milošević ultimately died in prison before his trial at the ICTY could conclude.

War is no doubt a terrifying and dangerous time for those who live through it. For those forced to endure genocide along side this, it is horrifying. Read about a brand new mother’s love and courage through some of the worst parts of the Bosnian Genocide. buff.ly/3UYvZBZ

In September 1992, the Heliodrom Concentration Camp was opened, marking a dark chapter in history during the Bosnian genocide. The exact date remains unknown, but the memories of those who suffered there will never fade. #BosnianWar #NeverForget

To this day, the search continues for over 7,500 people who disappeared during the Bosnian War. The effort to find and identify these missing persons highlight the enduring pain of the conflict & the need for justice and closure for the families affected. buff.ly/3MrHGNZ

Read the story of an anonymous survivor and how she endured for three years by sheltering in a basement whilst pregnant. Survival stories like these show the horrendous conditions people were forced to endure as well as their remarkable resilience. buff.ly/3OCDlJA

Robert McNeil’s moving book ‘Grave Faces’ gives a deep and insightful view into the Bosnian genocide, including the efforts to identify victims’ remains. Books like Grave Faces give us a better understanding of the horror of genocide, order it here - buff.ly/41c8wAn

On this #InternationalDayOfCharity, we extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supports our mission. Your generosity fuels our efforts to make a lasting impact. Together, we ensure that genocide is never forgotten, and the lessons and learned.