On April 21, 2025, the City of New York organized a remarkable cultural visit as part of the Cultural Tours and Reception at the Brooklyn Museum & Brooklyn Botanic Garden, in collaboration with the NYC Mayor’s Office for International Affairs. We had the opportunity to enjoy inspiring and beautifully organized guided tours of two of Brooklyn’s most iconic institutions — the Brooklyn Museum and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden — followed by a lovely reception in the serene setting of the garden. This meaningful initiative, led by Edward Mermelstein, Commissioner for International Affairs of the City of New York, Adrian Benepe, President and CEO of the @BrooklynBotanic, and Anne Pasternak, Shelby White and Leon Levy Director of the @brooklynmuseum, represents a valuable contribution to strengthening cultural exchange and understanding between the City of New York and the international community.

The Consulate General of the Republic of Serbia in New York expresses its sincere gratitude for the invitation and warm hospitality. @globalnyc

Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Jasenovac, the Holocaust, Genocide, and Fascist Terror in World War II April 22 April 22 is observed in Serbia as the Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Jasenovac – one of the most monstrous death camps in Europe – as well as for all victims of the Holocaust, genocide, and fascist terror during World War II. At the Jasenovac camp, which operated on the territory of the fascist Independent State of Croatia, Serbs, Jews, Roma, anti-fascists, and other innocent people were killed in the most brutal ways. The camp remains an eternal symbol of suffering, and a painful reminder of how deeply humanity can fall when hatred and the ideology of evil are embraced as guiding principles. On the night between April 21 and 22, 1945, more than 1,000 prisoners attempted to escape from Jasenovac. Only 91 survived. This desperate act of courage represents the final stand in the face of evil. That is why April 22 was symbolically chosen as the day of remembrance. Remembering the victims of Jasenovac and other sites of atrocity is not only an act of respect, but a moral commitment. It reminds us of our duty to preserve the truth, to oppose historical revisionism, and to nurture a culture of remembrance. Only in this way can we ensure that such crimes never happen again.

Consul General of the Republic of Serbia in New York, Dr. Vladimir Božović, at the Easter Reception at the White Palace At the invitation of H.R.H. Crown Princess Katherine, Dr. Vladimir Božović, Consul General of the Republic of Serbia in New York and honorary member of the Lifeline New York Humanitarian Organization, attended the traditional Easter reception for children without parental care, children with developmental difficulties, and youngsters from socially vulnerable categories. On behalf of H.R.H. Crown Princess Katherine, Dr. Božović read a greeting letter, emphasizing the importance of preserving the values of solidarity, compassion, and Christian love. This humanitarian event, held under the patronage of the Royal Family and with the support of Lifeline humanitarian organizations worldwide, once again demonstrated the power of unity in supporting the children who need help the most.