March 24
March 24 is the day of the Right to the Truth for Victims of Gross Human Rights Violations, a date established by the UN to reaffirm the importance of justice, memory and transparency in the face of crimes against humanity.
The date was chosen in honor of Archbishop Óscar Romero of El Salvador who was assassinated in 1980 for denouncing abuses committed during the country's civil war. He became a symbol of the fight for human rights and the truth.
The day reinforces the need to investigate and disclose the truth about extrajudicial executions, forced disappearances and torture that occurred in several countries. Governments, organizations and activists hold events, debates and tributes to raise awareness in society about the importance of preserving the memory of victims and ensuring that such crimes are not repeated.
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