International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition in 2024

Gaining a deeper understanding of major historical events can help foster greater respect & tolerance. Friday's #RememberSlavery Day is an opportunity to learn about one of the darkest chapters in human history. More from Show more

— (@UN) August 23, 2024

A day to remember. A day to reflect. A day to take action. A day to #RememberSlavery. Today is Int'l Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade & its Abolition: Show more

— UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 (@UNESCO) August 23, 2024

This day is observed on 23 August every year to remind us of the tragedy of the slave trade in memory of all people that is about the tragedy of the transatlantic slave. This #InternationalDay is intended to inscribe the tragedy of the slave trade in the memory of all peoples. In… Show more

— Mohammad Ali Taheri Movement (@Taheri_Movement) August 24, 2024

On this day in 1619, traffickers brought the first enslaved Africans to a Virginia colony on the James River. They sold some enslaved people for food and sold others to white enslavers in Jamestown. calendar.eji.org August 20th, 1619 | A History of Racial Injustice

— Equal Justice Initiative (@eji_org) August 20, 2024

Today, on the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, we recognize the millions of lives that were ravaged, and acknowledge the unyielding spirit of those who fought for freedom.

— Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield (@USAmbUN) August 23, 2024

Today, we #RememberSlavery and its Abolition: a moment to consider the history and consequences of a tragedy that shaped our . We must abolish human exploitation and recognize the equal and unconditional dignity of every individual. Show more

— Ambassador Kerstin Pürschel (@GermanAmbUNESCO) August 23, 2024

Slavery Remembrance Day, Aug 23rd. We remember those who suffered and resisted the atrocities of the transatlantic slave trade. We stand in solidarity with all communities impacted by this legacy, acknowledging that the fight for equality and justice goes on. Show more

— TogetherintheUK (@TogetherintheUk) August 23, 2024