Remembering lost ones through books on International Day of the Disappeared

Remembering lost ones through books on International Day of the Disappeared

by Suswati Basu
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International Day of the Disappeared books

International Day of the Disappeared is held annually on the 30th August and gives the chance for us to recognise the numbers of people missing through conflict, disaster and migration and to show solidarity to their loved ones through several important books. Victims of enforced disappearance are people who have literally disappeared; from their loved ones and their community.

This observance was initiated by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) as a way to draw attention to the issue of enforced disappearances and to advocate for the rights of both the missing individuals and their families. Enforced disappearance refers to the abduction or detention of individuals by state or non-state actors, followed by a refusal to acknowledge the person’s fate or whereabouts, thereby placing them outside the protection of the law.

Just in June this year, UN experts urged the General Assembly to establish a human rights body to meaningfully address the tragedy of missing and forcibly disappeared persons in Syria, which amount to more than 130,000.

On this day, various events, campaigns, and discussions are organised by human rights organisations, governments, and concerned individuals to shed light on this serious humanitarian issue and to call for action to prevent and address enforced disappearances.

“We want the families of missing persons to know that their loved ones are not forgotten. They are not alone.”

Robert Mardini, Director General of the International Committee of the Red Cross

Books to read on International Day of the Disappeared

Here are some harrowing books remembering people near and far in war zones.

Read: Syrian civil war books: ten years on after Ghouta chemical attack

The International Day of the Disappeared serves as an opportunity to emphasise the importance of justice, truth, and accountability for these cases and to work towards preventing such situations from occurring in the future.

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