In November 2004, May 8– 9
were declared as a time of remembrance and reconciliation for those who lost their lives
during the Second World War.
Although many countries have
their own public holidays and remembrance days dedicated to the end of World
War II, the United Nations General assembly decided to establish annual
international days of remembrance to pay tribute to the victims of the war. They
begin on May 8 as on this day in 1945, the Allies accepted the unconditional
surrender of Nazi Germany.
All UN member states,
organizations of the UN system, non-governmental organizations and individuals
are encouraged to observe either one or both of these days by holding solemn
ceremonies and other appropriate events aimed at honoring the memory of those
who died during the war.
The events of the Second World
War created the conditions for the establishment of the UN as an international
organization that focuses on promoting peace and co-operation. The United
Nations was created in order to prevent other conflicts comparable to WWII.
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