National day for civilian victims of wars and conflicts around the world

Law no. 9 of 25 January 2017 established Italy’s national day for civilian victims of wars and conflicts around the world, which falls every year on 1st February. On that day in 1979, Italian legislation recognised the equal dignity of all victims of conflict, whether civilian or military. To mark the occasion, Palazzo Chigi’s façade will be lit up in blue from 6pm until 9pm this evening.