On 23 August, Croatia is commemorating the Europe-Wide Day of Remembrance for the Victims of All Totalitarian and Authoritarian Regimes (the Black Ribbon Day).
The Black Ribbon Day was proclaimed by a European parliament declaration of 2008. Pursuantly, in 2011 the Croatian Parliament declared 23 August the Day of Remembrance for the Victims of All Totalitarian and Authoritarian Regimes, which was confirmed by the commencement of the new Law on Holidays, Memorial Days and Non-Working Days on 1 January 2020.
Millions of people have been killed, tortured and deported in Croatia and numerous other European countries during the 20th century. A clear condemnation of any totalitarian regime as well as persecution of political dissidents is a precondition for preserving the memory of every innocent victim. It also serves as a reminder for the new generations of the importance of respecting the dignity of every human being along with building inclusive and tolerant democratic societies based on the rule of law.
Croatia is committed to a responsible confrontation with the past, based on mutual respect and observance of universal values and the protection of human rights.
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