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International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims in Top X Posts (formerly Tweets) for International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims -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 serves to honor the memory of victims of gross and systematic human rights violations. It underlines the importance of the right to truth and justice, also acknowledging the dignity of victims. This observance provides an opportunity for people around the world to reflect on past atrocities, reinforce the importance of truth, and demand justice for human rights violations. This observance was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2010 in memory of Monsignor Óscar Arnulfo Romero, who was murdered on March 24, 1980. He bravely spoke out against violence and injustice, making him a symbol of the pursuit of truth. Today, this observance has resonance in Canada where the right to truth and justice is highly valued. It reminds Canadians of the country's historical legacy of human rights violations, particularly in the context of residential schools for Indigenous children and the mistreatment and marginalization of minority communities. In Canada, the International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims is often marked by awareness-raising events such as exhibitions, panel discussions, and film screenings. Canadians may participate in these events to learn about past injustices, both domestically and globally, and engage in dialogues on truth-seeking and transitional justice initiatives. It is observed annually on March 24, underscoring the country’s continual commitment to human rights, truth, and justice. Facts about this day
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