The Srebrenica Flower, a symbol of remembrance for the victims of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide, was unveiled on November 17, 2025, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The memorial stands as a stark reminder of one of Europe’s most horrific atrocities since World War II.
The installation is the work of Bosnian artist Adin Hebib, who designed the flower to represent both mourning and resilience.
High-Level Delegation in Attendance
The unveiling ceremony was attended by:
- Munira Subašić, President of the Movement of Mothers of the Enclaves of Srebrenica and Žepa
- Denis Bećirović and Željko Komšić, members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Elmedin Konaković, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Their presence underscored the ongoing commitment of Bosnia and Herzegovina to preserving the memory of the genocide and advocating for justice at the international level.
Genocide Facts and Figures
In July 1995, forces of the Army of Republika Srpska (VRS) killed 8,372 Bosniak men and boys in and around the eastern Bosnian town of Srebrenica. The massacre occurred despite the area being designated a United Nations “safe zone.”
More than 25,000 women, children, and elderly people were forcibly expelled.
To date, 6,772 victims have been buried at the memorial cemetery in Potočari, where ongoing efforts continue to identify the remaining missing through DNA analysis.
Over 50 individuals have been convicted by international and regional courts for participation in the genocide and war crimes in Srebrenica, with total sentences amounting to nearly 780 years in prison. Among them are two key figures:
- Radovan Karadžić, wartime political leader of Republika Srpska
- Ratko Mladić, VRS commander
Both were sentenced to life imprisonment by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia.
Global Recognition
In 2024, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring July 11 as the International Day of Reflection and Remembrance of the Srebrenica Genocide.
The unveiling of the Srebrenica Flower at UN Headquarters marks a historic moment of global solidarity with the survivors and a call to prevent such atrocities from happening again.
