Daniela Colic, otpravnica poslova u Ambasadi BiH u Kanadi za centralnu kanadsku komemoraciju u Windsoru povodom 31. godisnjice od genocida u Srebrenici
Poštovane Majke Srebrenice, porodice žrtava, preživjeli i uvaženi gosti,
u ime Ambasade Bosne i Hercegovine u Kanadi izražavam duboko poštovanje prema nevinim žrtvama genocida u Srebrenici. Danas stojimo zajedno, ovdje u Kanadi, u zajedni?kom sje?anju koje nas povezuje preko granica i generacija. Sje?anje na Srebrenicu nije samo obaveza prema prošlosti — ono je temelj naše odgovornosti prema budu?nosti.
Ovaj skup potvr?uje da istina i dostojanstvo žrtava ostaju trajne vrijednosti koje ?uvamo zajedno. Kanada, njene institucije i zajednice širom zemlje godinama pokazuju jasno opredjeljenje za kulturu sje?anja, za obrazovanje i za borbu protiv negiranja genocida. Ta podrška ima dubok zna?aj za Bosnu i Hercegovinu i za sve koji se bore da se istina ne relativizira i ne zaboravi.
Posebna mi je ?ast da danas pro?itam obra?anje ?lana Predsjedništva Bosne i Hercegovine, gospodina Željka Komši?a, upu?eno povodom obilježavanja 31. godišnjice genocida u Srebrenici.
Neka nas uspomena na nevino ubijene obavezuje da istina bude trajna, da dostojanstvo žrtava bude ?uvano, i da se Srebrenica nikada, nikome i nigdje ne ponovi.
Honoured Mothers of Srebrenica, families of the victims, survivors, and distinguished guests,
on behalf of the Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Canada, I express our deepest respect for the innocent victims of the Srebrenica genocide. Today, we stand together — here in Canada — united in remembrance that transcends borders and generations. The memory of Srebrenica is not only an obligation to the past; it is a foundation of our responsibility to the future.
This gathering reaffirms that truth and the dignity of the victims remain values we safeguard together. Canada, its institutions, and communities across the country have consistently demonstrated a clear commitment to remembrance, education, and the fight against genocide denial. That support carries profound meaning for Bosnia and Herzegovina and for all who work to ensure that the truth is neither diminished nor forgotten.
It is my honour today to read the address of the Member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Željko Komši?, prepared for the commemoration of the 31st anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide.
May the memory of the innocent lives lost guide us to uphold truth, protect the dignity of the victims, and ensure that Srebrenica is never repeated — to anyone, anywhere.