Remembrance Day Called ‘Hollow’ Without Honouring Modern Victims
Peace campaigners have warned that Remembrance Day risks becoming a hollow ritual unless it also acknowledges the suffering of millions killed in present-day conflicts. Ahead of this weekend’s commemorations, activists plan events highlighting civilian casualties from recent wars.
The campaign, organized by Every Casualty Counts (ECC) and Quakers in Britain, will conclude with a “virtual Cenotaph” — an outdoor video projection in central London. The installation will display testimonies from more than a hundred ordinary people who lost their lives in conflicts over the past year.
“Every life lost to war is a tragedy and should be remembered. But remembering those who died in wars of the past is a hollow act if we don’t also recognise the victims of war today,” said ECC executive director Rachel Taylor.
According to the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, civilian deaths increased by 40 percent globally in 2024. The report also warns that children are being killed in unprecedented numbers across modern conflict zones.
About the Campaign
- Organised by Every Casualty Counts (ECC) and Quakers in Britain.
- Features personal testimonies from victims of recent wars.
- Aims to expand remembrance to include contemporary conflict casualties.
Author’s Summary
Peace activists say Remembrance Day should evolve to honour victims of modern warfare, highlighting today’s escalating civilian tolls and the human cost of ongoing conflicts.
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