World Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is commemorated on 23 August each year. This International Day is intended to inscribe the tragedy of the slave trade in the memory of all peoples. The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition was first celebrated in a number of countries, in particular in Haiti on August 23, 1998 and Senegal on August 23, 1999. A number of cultural events and debates were organized on this day.
In 1997, UNESCO established 23 August as International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition to pay tribute to all those who fought for freedom and to continue teaching about their story and their values. The success of this rebellion, led by the slaves themselves, is a deep source of inspiration today for the fight against all forms of servitude, racism, prejudice, racial discrimination and social injustice that are a legacy of slavery.
International Day For The Remembrance Of The Slave Trade And Its Abolition 2020 Theme
“Confronting Slavery’s Legacy of Racism Together” One devastating legacy of the transatlantic slave trade was racism. Historically, it was used to justify the enslavement of Africans.
International Day For The Remembrance Of The Slave Trade And Its Abolition 2019 Theme
“Remember Slavery: The Power of the Arts for Justice” Since the time of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, the arts have been used to confront slavery, empower enslaved communities, and honor those who made freedom possible.