Why is the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism celebrated today

Each 21st of August the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to Victims of terrorism raise awareness and invite reflection on the immense amount of attacks that are happening around the world.

On December 19, 2017, the General assembly of the United Nations, has decided to set this date with the main objective of providing support, containment and information both at victims, as well as their relatives of those who died as a result of terrorist attack. In turn, the initiative aims to promote and protect the full enjoyment of its human rights and fundamental freedoms.

Likewise, this commemoration was also installed for prevent these types of events from happening again, based on the efforts of relevant bodies and the general public claim and do justice.

According to the figures of the The UN records that in 2017, nearly three-quarters of all deaths caused by Terrorism occurred in five countries: Afghanistan, Iraq, Nigeria, Somalia and Syria.

Faced with this scenario, victims of terrorism After having experienced a painful event, they must continue to fight so that their voices are heard, their needs taken care of and their rights respected.

So, as we proclaim this day, The general Assembly makes visible this problem experienced by the survivors of these attacks.

In addition, he recognizes that the promotion and protection human rights and the rule of law at the national and international levels they are essential for preventing and combating terrorism.

What is terrorism and how is it fought?

Terrorism is a form of violent political struggle that seeks to sow terror, insecurity and chaos in the general population. In the case of an act of intimidation, the greater its media coverage, the greater the perceived success of the group or party that carried it out.

Due to the magnitude of violence and terror sown by the actions of these radical groups, the UN has decided to implement a global strategy against terrorism, which includes the following measures.

• Address any conditions that can lead to terrorist acts.
• Generate strategies that help prevent and combat terrorism.
• To help Member States develop not only the capacity to prevent and combat terrorism, but also to help strengthen the United Nations in its role in combating this type of violent action.
• Guarantee universal respect for human rights and the rule of law, to strengthen the fight against terrorism.

How to celebrate the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to Victims of Terrorism

Although this celebration is quite recent, both the UN and the various organizations that work with victims of terrorism have decided to take advantage of this date to awareness Above profound damage, both physical and psychological, it means experiencing a terrorist attack.

They are also looking educate civil society so you know how to interact with people who have been through violent situation like this. Also, to find out how and where to seek help in these cases.