International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism 2026: August 21, Theme 'Healing through Memory'

Exam-focused facts from the 23 August 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism is observed on August 21 every year.
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 August as the International Day through resolution 72/165 in 2017.
The theme for the 2026 International Day is 'Healing through Memory'.
The 2026 observance marks the ninth International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism.
The United Nations will host a high-level virtual event on 21 August 2026, featuring keynote remarks by UN Secretary-General António Guterres and a Global Minute of Silence.