International Day for Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition Observed Worldwide
Summary
Worldwide observance of the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition highlights the history of slavery, the struggle for abolition, and the need to combat discrimination and racism. UNESCO says the day is meant to raise awareness of slavery’s legacy and reinforce respect for human rights and human dignity.
Key Points
- The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is being observed worldwide on August 23.
- UNESCO says the day commemorates the slave trade’s history, the suffering it caused, and the struggle to abolish slavery.
- The date marks the 1791 slave revolt in Saint-Domingue, present-day Haiti, which helped drive the abolition movement.
- UNESCO urges new generations to learn from this history and remain vigilant against discrimination, racial prejudice, and inhuman treatment.
