Flower of Srebrenica
A Permanent Memorial at United Nations Headquarters to Honour the Victims of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica
The Flower of Srebrenica memorial is based on the symbol of remembrance of the 1995 genocide in Srebrenica – the Srebrenica Flower.
The Srebrenica Flower comprises rows of 11 white petals made of white Thassos marble, around a centre made of Verde Marin green marble. The 11 petals represent 11 July, the date designated by the United Nations General Assembly as the International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica. The white colour of the petals represents the innocence of the victims and the green of the centre represents hope for the future.
In 2025, Bosnia and Herzegovina gifted the Flower of Srebrenica Memorial to the Secretariat of the United Nations as part of the Srebrenica Genocide and the United Nations Outreach Programme. The Permanent Memorial forms an integral part of the Srebrenica Genocide and the United Nations Outreach Programme, engaging visitors in reflection and commemoration.
The Flower of Srebrenica Memorial reflects the United Nations’ commitment to honour the victims and survivors of the Srebrenica genocide. The Memorial is a testament to the survivors’ fight for justice and accountability. It stands as a response to denial and distortion of this historic atrocity and upholds the memory and dignity of those impacted. It stands as a permanent reminder of the obligation to prevent genocide.
Dedication of the Permanent Memorial
Ms. Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations delivers remarks on behalf of His Excellency Mr. António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General at the dedication of the Flower of Srebrenica Memorial at United Nations Headquarters in New York. Credit: UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe
On 17 November 2025, the Srebrenica Genocide and the United Nations Outreach Programme organized the dedication of the Flower of Srebrenica Memorial in the United Nations Garden. The dedication of the Memorial takes place in the 30th year since the 1995 genocide in Srebrenica.
Ms. Melissa Fleming, Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications hosted the event. Ms. Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations; His Excellency Mr. Denis Be?irovi?, Member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina; and Mr. Chaloka Beyani, Special Adviser of the Secretary-General for the Prevention of Genocide, delivered remarks.
Ms. Munira Suba?i?, President of the Association of the Mothers of Srebrenica and ?epa, shared her testimony of terrible loss and the unwavering fight for justice of the Mothers of Srebrenica whose loved ones were killed in the genocide. She was joined by the dignitaries for the ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the official dedication of the Memorial.
Member States, Senior United Nations officials and United Nations personnel, representatives of United Nations Offices, Funds and Programmes, and civil society attended the dedication ceremony.
Statements*
- Remarks by Ms. Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, on behalf of His Excellency Mr. António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General
- Remarks by His Excellency Mr. Denis Be?irovi?, Member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Remarks by Mr. Chaloka Beyani, Special Adviser of the Secretary-General for the Prevention of Genocide
- Remarks by Ms. Munira Suba?i?, President of the Association of Mothers of Srebrenica and Zepa
*Statements are listed in the order given during the dedication.
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Dedication of the "Flower of Srebrenica" Permanent Memorial
Flower of Srebrenica - Permanent Memorial to the Victims of the Genocide
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