Events will take place in Hull this week to mark the anniversary of what is regarded as the worst atrocity on European soil since the Second World War.
Residents from across the city will once again gather at the Guildhall on Thursday 9 July ahead of Srebrenica Memorial Day.
31 years on from the horrors experienced in the town in Bosnia and Herzegovina, prayers will be observed at the Peace Garden in Hull’s Hanover Square, followed by the raising of the flag of Srebrenica, below.
The genocide in the country led to the deaths of thousands of people, with 8,000 Bosnian Muslims murdered on a single day in Srebrenica in July 1995.
Hull City Council’s portfolio holder for communities and community safety, Councillor Ted Dolman, said: “We will warmly welcome members of Hull’s Bosnian community and other guests, as we pay tribute to those no longer with us, as well as those who lived through the horrific events in Srebrenica.
“The theme for this year’s remembrance is ‘We Are Here’, giving a voice to the survivors of genocide – whether at Srebrenica or elsewhere – who have endured unimaginable loss.
“Their dignity, courage and strength should be recognised, and also should serve to remind us of the importance of standing against hate and prejudice.”
Civic buildings in Hull will be lit up green as a tribute from Thursday 9 to Saturday 11 July.
For more information, visit Remembering Srebrenica – Remembering the Bosnian Genocide.