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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 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 is dedicated to honouring victims of human rights violations and promoting the importance of truth in confronting painful historical events. It's not merely about acknowledging the painful past, but about learning from it, ensuring the non-recurrence of such violations, and restoring the dignity of victims. Originating from the tireless efforts of Monsignor Óscar Arnulfo Romero, who was assassinated whilst denouncing gross human rights violations in El Salvador, this day holds significant relevance to South Africa. The nation's journey from apartheid to democracy, testified during the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), frames this observance within its local context. This process of truth-telling, acknowledging human rights transgressions, and seeking reparations for victims underlines the crux of this International Day. In South Africa, International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims is often observed through dialogues, exhibitions, and memorial services, allowing for reflection on the past while fostering the promotion of human rights. These activities serve as an affirmation of the nation's commitment to upholding human rights, denouncing violations, and seeking truth. These activities typically take place on March 24, commemorating the date of Romero's assassination. Facts about this day
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