A Permanent Memorial in Mississsuga to Honour the Victims of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica

Nekoliko recenica o znacaju naseg spomenika

 

A Permanent Memorial in Mississsuga to Honour the Victims of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica

 

The Mississauga Memorial reflects Mississauga's commitment to honour the victims and survivors of the Srebrenica genocide. The Memorial is a testament to the survivors’ fight for justice and accountability. It stands as a response to denial and distortion of this historic atrocity and upholds the memory and dignity of those impacted. It stands as a permanent reminder of the obligation to prevent genocide.

 

It serves as a vital tool to counter genocide denial and historical revisionism, reinforcing Mississauga's commitment to global justice and human rights education. 

 

The Mississauga memorial is a symbol of remembrance, honors the over 8,300 Bosnian Muslim, Bosniaks, men and boys killed.

It serves as a direct response to, and a safeguard against, the denial of the Srebrenica genocide and the distortion of historical facts.

 

As a gift from the Bosnian community to the city of Mississauga it acts as a reminder of international community's failure to protect a designated "safe area," highlighting the urgent need for better prevention of future atrocities.

 

Located in the city of Mississauga it offers a space for visitors to learn about the genocide and promote peace and reconciliation.