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Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War 2026 – May 8 and 9
May 13 , 2026
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- The observance was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2004.
- It remembers the millions of civilians and soldiers who lost their lives during the Second World War (1939–1945).
- May 8 is celebrated as Victory in Europe Day (VE Day), marking the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany in 1945.
- The observance highlights the importance of peace, reconciliation, human rights, and international cooperation.
- The Second World War created the conditions for the establishment of the United Nations in 1945 to prevent future wars.
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