Abstract
On July 8, 2009, a monument for ex-Dutchbat soldier Raviv van Renssen was unveiled in Srebrenica, Bosnia-Herzegovina. This monument is the focus of this article. What are the symbolic functions of this monument and what role does this commemorative practice play in the perception of the Dutchbat soldiers and the attempts at dialogue between the survivors of Srebrenica and Dutchtbat?
| Translated title of the contribution | The plaque for Raviv van Renssen: Symbol of dialogue and victimhood |
|---|---|
| Original language | Dutch |
| Pages (from-to) | 42-57 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Journal | Tijdschrift over Cultuur & Criminaliteit |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2022 |
Keywords
- Srebrenica
- memorialization
- Victimhood
- Dialogue