A moment of remembrance and reconciliation in memory of those who lost their lives during the Second World War
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
The End and History of World War II
8 May marks the end of the Second World War in Europe in 1945, while 9 May is dedicated to remembrance and reflection on the victims of this conflict.
The Second World War was the most devastating conflict in modern history, with approximately 70 to 85 million deaths.
Civilians accounted for the majority of victims, including entire communities destroyed by war and persecution.
These two days serve to remember the past and the profound impact the war had on the world we live in today.
More than remembrance, they are a call for peace, tolerance and collective responsibility, so that such events are never repeated.
As we look back on 8 and 9 May, may our greatest tribute be the building of a fairer tomorrow. May the pain of the past teach us the invaluable worth of tolerance, and may peace not only be the absence of war, but the constant presence of our shared humanity. In memory of all, our respect and our promise of peace.
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