Remembering Srebrenica: 30 Years of Hurt

This week we reflect upon the history and legacy of the Srebrenica massacre, which its 30th anniversary on 11 July. We recall the tragic events that unfolded in July 1995, highlighting the significance of remembering and learning from this dark chapter in history. We discuss the many lasting consequences of the massacre, the failures of the international community, and the many profound impact on survivors and their communities. Join us for a period of silent remembrance and guided intentions and prayers for a world that stands resilient against hatred and genocide, fostering understanding and unity across different faiths and cultures. Prayers and intentions start at 15 minutes 52 seconds. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as the world marks 30 years since the massacre at Srebrenica, we suggest holding as our main intention: We will that the unchecked nationalism, ethnic hatred, and consequences of international inaction that allowed Srebrenica to happen will never be repeated. Mentioned in this episode: Srebrenica Memorial Day, dedicated website: https://srebrenica.org.uk/memorial-day Chapter markers: 00:00:00            Introduction 00:15:52            Intentions and Prayers 00:00:57            Remembering Srebrenica 00:05:32            Justice for the Perpetrators 00:07:48            Long-Term Consequences for Victims 00:11:22            The Importance of Remembering 00:13:04            Commemorating Srebrenica Day Sources referenced in this episode: http://www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/blog/srebrenica-remembering-human-consequences-hate-25-years https://academic.oup.com/ejil/article/18/4/669/453793 https://amnesty.ca/features/blog-srebrenica-20-years-after-the-genocide-why-the-survivors-need-closure/ https://ctbi.org.uk/news-and-events/remembering-srebrenica-30th-anniversary/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethnic_cleansing_in_the_Bosnian_War https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remembering_Srebrenica https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Srebrenica_massacre https://hmd.org.uk/learn-about-the-holocaust-and-genocides/bosnia/srebrenica/ https://hmh.org/library/research/genocide-in-bosnia-guide/ https://museeholocauste.ca/en/resources-training/the-bosnian-genocide/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3583395/ https://press.un.org/en/2024/ga12601.doc.htm  https://releasepeace.org/28-years-on-recognition-of-a-massacre-and-an-international-failure/ https://srebrenica.org.uk https://srebrenica.org.uk/information/the-role-of-the-international-criminal-tribunal-for-the-former-yugoslavia https://srebrenica.org.uk/information/the-strength-of-a-woman https://srebrenica.org.uk/memorial-day https://srebrenica.org.uk/what-happened/history/happened-srebrenica https://srebrenica.org.uk/what-happened/history/uncovering-mass-graves https://theconversation.com/ratko-mladics-conviction-and-why-the-evidence-of-mass-graves-still-matters-87976 https://utrechtjournal.org/articles/10.5334/ujiel.552 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/7/11/butcher-of-srebrenica-still-on-trial-25-years-after-genocide https://www.amnesty.nl/actueel/bosnia-herzegovina-karadzic-found-guilty-of-srebrenica-genocide-but-ruling-leaves-life-unchanged-for-many-survivors https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2015/07/srebrenica-no-justice-or-truth-for-victims-of-genocide-and-their-families/ https://www.amnesty.org/es/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/eur630102012en.pdf https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c147wler2vzo https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c93kkqe8gy5o https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47642327 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53346759 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-57346523 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-18101028 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28329189 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-34213768 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-35893804 https://www.britannica.com/event/Srebrenica-genocide https://www.coe.int/en/web/commissioner/thematic-work/transitional-justice/srebrenica https://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/articles/85655.pdf https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/news/2024/srebrenica-national-memorial-day https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/29th-anniversary-of-the-srebrenica-genocide-uk-statement-to-the-osce-july-2024 https://www.icty.org/x/file/Outreach/view_from_hague/jit_srebrenica_en.pdf https://www.inclusivesecurity.org/bosnian-women-after-srebrenica-massacre/ https://www.iwm.org.uk/research/research-projects/filming-for-peace/srebrenica-anniversary https://www.justsecurity.org/96336/un-srebrenica-genocide-education/ https://www.south-wales.police.uk/news/south-wales/news/2024/july/remembering-the-genocide-in-srebrenica/ https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/srebrenica-survivors-still-haunted-as-un-votes-on-genocide-remembrance/78177103 https://www.theholocaustexplained.org/what-was-the-holocaust/what-was-genocide/the-srebrenica-genocide-1995/ https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/equality-and-fairness/remembering-srebrenica https://www.ushmm.org/genocide-prevention/blog/genocide-denial-rising-tensions-and-political-crisis-in-bosnia https://www.ushmm.org/genocide-prevention/blog/growing-risks-of-renewed-mass-atrocities-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina Join us in person for intention holding:   https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 Labyrinth Activist Network Zoom calls   https://insighttimer.com/cliverj Daily intention holding with Clive on Insight Timer.   Our websites:    www.heartfulimpact.com/   Our show website.   https://globalhealingresponse.com/ Global Healing Response ~ Offers a wealth of prayers, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events.   https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; 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