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The Day of Private Reflection on 21 June 2008 is a day to acknowledge the deep hurt and pain caused by the conflict, to reflect on our own attitudes, on what more we might have done or might still do, and to make a personal commitment that such loss should never be allowed to happen again. This follows the positive evaluation of the initial Day of Private Reflection held on 21 June 2007.

The Day of Private Reflection is widely supported by various community and voluntary groups, churches, businesses and individuals. The Day of Private Reflection on 21 June 2007 was evaluated to help assess whether further days of reflection should be held, and it was determined that the Private Day of Reflection should proceed in 2008. It has been evaluated to help assess whether furhter dasys of reflection should be held, and if so, how. For the results of the 2007 evaluation of the Day of Private Reflection, please click here.

The Day of Private Reflection is offered as an inclusive and positive experience that emphasises a commitment to a peaceful new society.

The Day of Private Reflection is offered as a day for personal, private and individual reflection, for example, at home, at work or within a family, group or organisation.

Public events are not a feature of the Day.

It is hoped that the Day of Private Reflection on 21 June 2008 will lead to an annual Day of Reflection, and continue to make a contribution to addressing the hurts of the past and moving forward as a society.