A Day To Remember The Victims And Fight Against Racism

International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition

A day to remember the victims and fight against racism

The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is observed on August 23 every year. It is a day to remember the millions of people who were forcibly taken from their homes and sold into slavery.

The slave trade was a horrific crime against humanity. It is estimated that over 12 million Africans were forcibly shipped to the Americas between the 16th and 19th centuries.

Slavery was a system of racial oppression and exploitation. Slaves were treated as property and denied basic human rights.

The abolition of the slave trade

The abolition of the slave trade was a long and difficult struggle. It was not until the 19th century that the slave trade was finally abolished in most countries.

The abolition of the slave trade was a major step forward in the fight against racism. However, racism continues to be a problem in many parts of the world.

What we can do to fight racism

There are many things we can do to fight racism. We can educate ourselves about the history of slavery and its legacy.

We can challenge racist stereotypes and speak out against racism when we see it.

We can also support organizations that are working to fight racism and promote equality.

Here are some additional facts about the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition:

• The day was first proclaimed by UNESCO in 1998.
• The day is observed in many countries around the world.
• The day is an opportunity to reflect on the legacy of slavery and to renew our commitment to fighting racism.