Illinois Designates Srebrenica Genocide Awareness Day

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed July 11, 2026, as Srebrenica Genocide Awareness Day, an official Day of Mourning. This marks the fifth consecutive year for the proclamation, aiming to honor victims, support survivors, and raise public awareness of the genocide. The decision aligns with a UN declaration and highlights Illinois' role as the first U.S. state to mandate teaching about the Bosnian genocide in schools.