“You suffered greatly from injustice during the war. You are free to forgive the oppressors or not. Whatever you do, never forget the genocide. Because a forgotten genocide will be repeated.”
— Alija Izetbegović

We commemorate Alija Izetbegović, the wise leader of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with mercy and respect on the 23rd anniversary of his passing. With his thoughts grounded in justice and human values, his principled stance, and the legacy he left behind, Alija Izetbegović continues to hold a lasting place in our collective memory. We remember him with respect.