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Silence' Memorial in Visoko Commemorates Victims of Bosnian War

Brief article about a victim's memorial created by a Bosnian artist collective. A great way to introduce the role art plays in remembering and surviving.

Genocide in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Wall of names at the Potočari genocide memorial near Srebrenica.

Wall of names at the Potočari genocide memorial near Srebrenica.

Human Rights

Women at the monument for victims of the July 1995 Srebrenica Massacre. At the annual memorial ceremony in Potocari, Bosnia and Herzegovina. July 11, 2007.

Women at the monument for victims of the July 1995 Srebrenica Massacre. At the annual memorial ceremony in Potocari, Bosnia and Herzegovina. July 11, 2007

Remembrance

The Srebrenica Genocide Memorial, officially known as the Srebrenica–Potočari Memorial and Cemetery for the Victims of the 1995 Genocide, is the memorial-cemetery complex in Srebrenica set up to honour the victims of the 1995 Srebrenica massacre.

The Srebrenica Genocide Memorial, officially known as the Srebrenica–Potočari Memorial and Cemetery for the Victims of the 1995 Genocide, is the memorial-cemetery complex in Srebrenica set up to honour the victims of the 1995 Srebrenica massacre.

Survival

Rally for Justice and Truth for Bosnia, survivors and descendants in attendance.

"Rally for Justice and Truth for Bosnia, survivors and descendants in attendance.

About this Resource:

Type(s) of Resources: 
  • Informational
  • Memorials
  • Primary Source(s): 
  • The Arts (Music, Art)
  • Grade Level(s): 
  • 6-12
  • Audience(s): 
  • Community Member
  • Teacher and Student
  • Discipline(s): 
  • Language Arts
  • Social Studies
  • The Arts