Last Wednesday, precisely on 24th March, the world celebrated the day to remember the victims of human rights violations and their fight for truth, justice and dignity. So, this post is a tribute to all victims that suffered injustice and died without have it, to all human rights defenders who helps to bring justice and truth for anyone looking for them, and to all victims that are fighting now for truth, justice and dignity. We all should participate in this fight because as I said before, it is very important to fight against injustice. Without justice the violations could spread and reach you and we all would become slaves in the nightmare called dystopia that would become a new system increasingly difficult to combat. Therefore, help fight human rights violations and injustice, when many abuses have systematically been done for so long time the justice is even more important. Do not think you are unreachabel and the evil will never reach you and your family. Even if the suffering of other do not annoy you, think in yourself and protect you helping to do justice with the violations happening now. The systematic violations, the impunity, the daily bullying in the mainstream media, the threats online and offline exist to do the victims give up to fight for justice and reparations. Besides, the violations, the systematic abuses, the daily humiliation and the impunity can have a dehumanizing effect in the population, trying us accept what can not be accepted, do not let this happen to you, the solidarity and the emphaty are the essence of the human being. We need them to a better world. This post is a summary of four articles. The first was published at https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/secretary-generals-message-the-international-day-for-the-right-the-truth-concerning-gross-human-rights-violations-and-for-the-dignity-of-victims-scroll-down-for-french-version. The second was published at https://kubatana.net/2021/03/24/commemoration-of-the-international-day-for-the-right-to-the-truth-concerning-gross-human-rights-violations-and-for-the-dignity-of-victims/. The third was published at https://www.carpeglobal.com/event/international-day-for-the-right-to-the-truth-concerning-gross-human-rights-violations-and-for-the-dignity-of-victims/2022-03-24/. The fourth was published at https://www.rycowb.org/?p=9897
Today we commemorate the life of Monsignor Oscar Romero, who was murdered for his vocal opposition to inequality, marginalization and injustice in El Salvador. We honour all victims and survivors of human rights violations around the world. We reaffirm and celebrate their dignity by acknowledging their experiences, by renewing our commitment to justice and remedy for them, and by pledging to do everything in our power to prevent any recurrence of such crimes. Acknowledgment, justice, and prevention can only begin with uncovering and acknowledging the facts. Without truth, there can be no justice or reparation. A public accounting of the truth surrounding the perpetration of human rights abuses enables societies to address their underlying causes. Today, as we honour those who experienced such abuses, let us reflect on what each of us can do to prevent serious human rights violations in our own societies. Let us reach out to others, listen to them, find common ground and overcome divisions. The truth is an empowering and healing force. We embrace it for the past, the present and the future. Today, the National Transitional Justice Working Group (NTJWG) joins the rest of the world in commemorating the International day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims. Today the NTJWG stands with survivors and victims of past conflict acknowledging their right to know the truth about what. transpired during the various periods of human rights violations. The commemoration of this day signifies a global recognition that survivors, victims, their families, and society have the right to know regarding gross human rights violations. This year's commemoration of this important day come at a time when there is increase in discourse about the past and the need for exhumations and reburials of the remains of victims of past conflict in Zimbabwe. An exhumations policy would have to take cognisance of the right to truth and facilitate for exhumations and reburial processes to be carried out in a manner that will enable the families of victims of past conflict and society to finally know the truth about what happened in the past. The NTJWG implores to ensure that processes dealing with the past are driven by the desire to promote truth-telling and truth-seeking as these are key to national healing. Furthermore, the NTJWG calls upon the government of Zimbabwe to demonstrate its sincerity to deal with the past by providing the support it needs to uncover the truth about the past and help victims, survivors and their families, and the nation find closure and healing. This day pays tribute to the memory of Monsignor Oscar Romero, who was murdered on march 24th, 1980. Monsignor romero was actively engaged in denouncing violations of the human rights of the most vulnerable individuals in El Salvador. The purpose of this day is to remember those victims of systematic human rights abuses and recognize those who dedicate their lives to fighting injustice. This commemorative day was established by the U.N. General Assembly on December 21, 2010, to honor the memory of victims of gross and systematic human rights violations, as well as to promote the importance of the right to truth and justice. Furthermore, this day pays tribute to those who have devoted their lives to, and lost their lives in the struggle to promote and protect human rights for all. On this day, Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) draws attention to the fact that reconciliation results from a comprehensive and constructive approach to dealing with the past through truth. By opening the path to justice, acceptance and healing, truth helps to overcome divisive narratives, address the causes of conflicts and prevent their recurrence. Moreover, truth, justice and reconciliation are not only a matter of democratic governance and state policy. They are, above all, the responsibility of each citizen, which strives to live in a region that is safe, democratic, peaceful and respecful of human rights.
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