Victims of Slavery: UN Chief on the Int'l Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery

The United Nations of Earth reporting on this issue: "Victims of Slavery: UN Chief on the Int'l Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery"
The topics: Video Message by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade (25 March 2021). For over 400 years, more than 15 million men, women and children were the victims of the tragic transatlantic slave trade, one of the darkest chapters in human history. Every year on 25 March, the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade offers the opportunity to honour and remember those who suffered and died at the hands of the brutal slavery system. The International Day also aims to raise awareness about the dangers of racism and prejudice today. Learn More: https://www.un.org/en/events/slaveryremembranceday/ #RememberSlavery #RememberTheEnslaved -------- “Today, we honour the memory of the millions of people of African descent who suffered under the brutal system of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade. This trade created and sustained a global system of exploitation that existed for more than 400 years, devastating families, communities and economies. We remember with humility the resilience of those who endured the atrocities committed by slave traders and owners, condoned by slavery’s beneficiaries. We acknowledge the immense contributions that enslaved men, women and children made to the culture, knowledge and economies of the countries to which they were transported. And we honour the memory of the victims of the transatlantic slave trade by educating about its history and acknowledging its impact on our world today. The transatlantic slave trade ended more than two centuries ago, but the ideas of white supremacy that underpinned it remain alive. We must end the legacy of this racist lie. We must work together to address the pernicious and persistent consequences of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade. We will do this by renewing our determination to tackle racism, injustice and inequality and by building inclusive communities and economies. On this day, let us renew our commitment to a world where all can live in peace with dignity and opportunity”. Website: https://www.un.org/en/events/slaveryremembranceday/index.shtml


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