In 2017, the U.N. General Assembly proclaimed August 21 as the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to Terrorist Victims to honour and support terrorism victims, as well as to promote and defend their human rights and fundamental freedoms.
International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism is observed annually on August 21 to commemorate those whose lives have been irrevocably altered by terrorist attacks. Some of them have lost loved ones, and many require financial and medical assistance. Whenever the aftermath of a terrorist attack dissipates, victims of terrorism can feel abandoned and neglected. These victims would fight to have their voices heard and their rights respected. However, victims of terrorist attacks frequently lack the necessary resources for full rehabilitation. This day was created to honour and provide support for survivors of terrorist attacks.
In 2017, the U.N. General Assembly proclaimed August 21 as the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to Terrorist Victims to honour and support terrorism victims, as well as to promote and defend their human rights and fundamental freedoms. As requested by the General Assembly, UN Secretary-General António Guterres published his report on the “Progress of the UN System to Support Member States in Aiding Victims of Terrorism” in April 2020.
The Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, which unanimously adopted a resolution on September 8, 2006, states that the most effective way to combat this is to take measures that respect human dignity and uphold the rule of law. Dehumanisation of victims is one of the conditions that contribute to the spread of terrorism. Since the sixth review in 2018, events at the international, regional, and national levels have indicated that victims’ assistance has evolved from symbolic solidarity to a more active promotion of their rights and demands. This is evidenced by the formation of a Group of Friends of Terrorism Victims in 2019, co-chaired by the Permanent Representatives of Afghanistan and Spain to the United Nations, as well as a General Assembly resolution on enhancing international collaboration to assist victims of terrorism.
The seventh review resolution, enacted on June 30, 2021, emphasises the significance of defending the rights and meeting the needs of terrorist victims, especially women, children, and those injured by sexual and gender-based abuse by terrorists.
In the past decade, terrorists have killed an average of 21,000 individuals per year.
The majority of terrorist acts are committed in particular regions of the globe.
In 2017, terrorism was responsible for 0.5% of all fatalities worldwide.
Once common, hijackings of aircraft are now extremely uncommon.
In the majority of nations, terrorism is responsible for less than 0.01% of fatalities.
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | August 21 | Monday |
| 2024 | August 21 | Wednesday |
| 2025 | August 21 | Thursday |
| 2026 | August 21 | Friday |
| 2027 | August 21 | Saturday |
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