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

The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, held on the 23rd of August each year, is a poignant reminder of one of the darkest chapters in human history. The night of August 22nd 1791 witnessed a courageous uprising in Saint Domingue, now Haiti, that sparked resistance against the inhumane transatlantic slave trade – playing a huge role in the eventual abolition slavery.


Today’s main aim is to etch the tragic legacy of the slave trade into the collective memory of all nations. The intercultural project known as “The Routes of Enslaved Peoples’ provides a platform for reflection on the historical causes, methods, and far-reaching consequences of slavery. By remembering this painful history, we can strive to ensure that such atrocities are never repeated and to honour the strength of those who fought for freedom and justice.


Relevant Hashtags: #RememberSlaveryDay #EndSlavery


Learn More: unesco.org/en/days/slave-trade-remembrance