To mark Srebrenica Memorial Day, Alun Cairns MP honoured those who were murdered during the genocide 21 years ago.
The Vale of Glamorgan MP will play his part in ensuring that the lessons from the genocide are learnt and community cohesion is strengthened in the Vale.
Today marks the 21st anniversary of one of the worst atrocities on European soil since World War Two when over 8,000 people were murdered. The charity, Remembering Srebrenica, which organises memorial events across the UK, says that this year it is time to act to counter the rising threat of Hate Crime in the UK.
Alun Cairns said: “Srebrenica Memorial Day reminds us all that a shocking genocide took place only 21 years ago and this should never be forgotten. I strongly encourage everyone to take this day as an opportunity to remember the victims and survivors of Srebrenica, but also to work together to make our own community a place of safety that welcomes diversity.”
Srebrenica Memorial Week takes places from 10th – 17th July, with hundreds of commemorative events taking place across the country arranged by schools, faith groups and community organisations. There are also national events taking place in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast remembering the victims of the genocide.