2024 Remembrance Programme

   “Creating Global Freedom: Countering Racism with Justice in Societies and Among Nations”

The transatlantic trade in enslaved Africans represents one of the most horrific and traumatizing eras in human history.

This racialized system of enslavement abducted, trafficked, and brutally dehumanized Africans and their descendants over centuries leaving a pernicious legacy of racism grounded in the false narrative of white supremacy.

A critical antidote to countering racism with justice is to acknowledge the fundamental dignity, equality, and rights of people of African descent within communities, institutions, policies, laws, and governing bodies.

Recognizing the egregious history and legacies of enslavement the United Nations will step up efforts to address racism, intolerance, bigotry and hatred to advance the cause of global freedom.

25 March 2024
General Assembly Commemoration of the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and The Transatlantic Slave Trade

The United Nations General Assembly will hold a meeting to commemorate the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade reflecting of this year’s theme “Creating Global Freedom: Countering Racism with Justice in Societies and Among Nations”. Speakers will include the President of the General Assembly, the Secretary-General, Member States, a keynote and a youth speaker. (more to come)
Watch on UNWebTV: https://webtv.un.org/en

The Outreach Programme on the Transatlantic Slave Trade and Slavery was established in 2007 with the adoption of General Assembly resolution 62/122. The Programme raises awareness of the history of the transatlantic slave trade, its impact on the modern world, and its legacies, including racism and prejudice. Over the years, the Programme has established a global network of partners, including from educational institutions and civil society, and developed resources and initiatives to educate the public about this dark chapter of history and promote action against racism.