UN Holidays - International Day for the Right to Truth regarding Gross Violations of Human Rights and the Dignity of Victims

The International Day for the Right to Truth regarding Gross Violations of Human Rights and the Dignity of Victims was chosen as a commemorative day by the UN General Assembly back in 2010 The prerequisite for such an important holiday was the murder of Monsignor Romero, the Archbishop of San Salvador This sad event occurred on March 24, 1980, so this memorable day falls on the 24th of the first month of spring The archbishop spoke out throughout his life against torture, poverty, murder and social inequality Taking into account that the UN offers similar values ​​to all participating countries, it also emphasizes the need to properly celebrate this day After all, Monsignor Romero dedicated his life to unshakable truths, the fight against all forms of violence and the establishment of dialogue in the fight for humanity The establishment of the International Day aims, firstly, to emphasize the importance of promoting the memory of victims of gross and systematic violations of human rights, as well as the high importance of establishing justice and truth Secondly, the UN recognizes the need to pay tribute to those individuals who devoted themselves entirely to the fight for human rights and fell in this unequal battle Thirdly, the existence of giving significance to this day recognizes the values ​​that Monsignor Oscar Arnulfo Romero stood for and the dedication to serving humanity in terms of the idea of ​​protecting human rights, armed conflicts, and promoting human dignity International Day does not allow us to forget that the right to establish the truth about gross violations of human rights and serious violations of human rights law is an inalienable and independent right of everyone, which is reinforced by the state's duty to protect and establish guarantees to investigate and obtain legal protection, as well as compensation This right has both social and individual aspects, giving it a close connection with other rights Knowing the truth provides peace of mind for individual victims and their families, and also makes them aware that there are some ways to make some kind of restitution for the loss Monsignor Romero was killed in the church while celebrating mass