Remembrance Day and Modern Conflict Casualties
Peace campaigners have warned that Remembrance Day risks becoming a “hollow act” if it fails to acknowledge the suffering of millions who have died in modern conflicts. This weekend’s commemorations aim to highlight the often-overlooked civilian casualties.
Commemoration Events
The events, organized by Every Casualty Counts (ECC) and Quakers in Britain, will include a “virtual Cenotaph” — an outdoor video projection in central London. It will display testimonies from over 100 ordinary people killed in conflicts over the past year.
“Every life lost to war is a tragedy and should be remembered. But remembering those who died in wars of the past is a hollow act if we don’t also recognise the victims of war today.” — Rachel Taylor, ECC Executive Director
Rising Civilian Deaths
The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights reports a 40% increase in civilian deaths worldwide in 2024. Children are dying in unprecedented numbers amid this rise, underscoring the need for modern conflict victims to be honored alongside historical ones.
Author’s Summary
Remembrance Day must honor both past and present victims of war to truly reflect the ongoing human cost of conflict and avoid becoming an empty ritual.
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