International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade

March 25, Monday

The International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade is observed on 25 March. This day was established by the United Nations to remember the tragic events of slavery and to pay tribute to the millions of people who were victims of the transatlantic slave trade.

Objectives of the Day
To highlight the tragic events of slavery. The day serves as a reminder of how slavery and the slave trade damaged people, their cultures and heritage.

Education and awareness. It is important to educate future generations about the consequences of slavery in order to prevent it from happening again.

Honoring the memory of the victims. This day is marked by memorial events and activities aimed at honoring the memory of all those who suffered from the slave trade.

Promoting human rights. It is also a day to focus on the need to combat modern forms of slavery and violence.

Events
Remembrance events, exhibitions, lectures and educational programmes are held in different countries. They often involve educational institutions, cultural centres and human rights organisations, with a focus on telling the stories of the victims of slavery and the importance of understanding and preventing slavery in the modern world.

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International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade in other years

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International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade in other countries