Hashtags | #HumanRightsDay |
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Related Hashtags | #HRC58, #HumanRights |
2025 Date | 24 March 2025 |
2026 Date | 24 March 2026 |
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International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims in Updated
International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of VictimsThe International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims aims to honour the memory of victims of gross and systematic human rights violations. It underlines the importance of the right to truth and justice. It is a time to pay tribute to those who have devoted their lives or lost their lives in the struggle to promote and protect human rights. The day recognises the importance of truth as a critical foundation to achieving justice, promoting healing and reconciliation, and preventing future violations. This observance finds its roots in honouring the life and work of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador, who was assassinated on 24 March 1980 after criticising violence and human rights violations. In Australia, this day has a particular resonance in acknowledging past practices such as the forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families, now known as the Stolen Generations. By recognising the wrongs of the past, the intention is to ensure that such gross violations do not happen again. In Australia, the International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims is often marked by observances and events by human rights organisations and indigenous community groups. These activities aim to shine a light on past human rights atrocities and promote dialogue to aid in healing and reconciliation. It is observed annually on March 24, aligning with the global commemoration date, acknowledging the critical importance of truth and justice in fostering a fair and inclusive society. Facts about this day
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