The International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief is observed worldwide every August 22. This United Nations observance was established by a resolution adopted on May 13, 2019, during the UN General Assembly's 73rd session, which condemned ongoing violence and terrorism motivated by religious intolerance. The day follows the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism and aims to honor the memory of victims of terrorist attacks and crimes driven by religious intolerance. It emphasizes the importance of respecting the human rights of victims and their families, particularly the right to freedom of religion or belief. The observance also highlights the responsibility of governments to protect human rights and combat discrimination and hate crimes. Historical examples of violence based on religion include the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire and the Christchurch mass shootings in 2019, underscoring the ongoing relevance of this observance.