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Reflecting on the atrocities of slavery is crucial for acknowledging historical injustices and moving towards a more just society. Reclaiming & writing the stories of Africans can help pave the way for a future of justice. Door of no return, Senegal 🇸🇳 .

Reflecting on the atrocities of slavery is crucial for acknowledging historical injustices and moving towards a more just society. Reclaiming & writing the stories of Africans can help pave the way for a future of justice. Door of no return, Senegal 🇸🇳 . #RememberSlavery
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On Monday’s Day, we pay tribute to those who suffered and resisted oppression.

Join us in honouring the victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade by advocating for equality and justice for all. un.org/en/remembersla…

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Today, as we remember victims of the slave trade and its abolition, let's recognize that slavery isn't history.

With 5️⃣0️⃣ million trapped in modern slavery, it's urgent to end this human rights abuse and work towards a better future for all.

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Ignorance of major historical events is an obstacle to mutual understanding.

The Routes of Enslaved Peoples were one of the most dehumanizing enterprises in human history.

We must . We owe it to the millions of victims of the slave trade: on.unesco.org/2z9FPYr

Ignorance of major historical events is an obstacle to mutual understanding.

The Routes of Enslaved Peoples were one of the most dehumanizing enterprises in human history.

We must #RememberSlavery. We owe it to the millions of victims of the slave trade: on.unesco.org/2z9FPYr
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📌Today is the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery & the Transatlantic Slave Trade.

Still, slavery is not a relic of the past it's a present-day reality for many.

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Racism is the wound left by slavery on our societies.

Let the memory & history be forces for dialogue, tolerance & mutual understanding.

August 23 is International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade & its Abolitions ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻✊

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Racism is the wound left by slavery on our societies.

Let the memory & history be forces for dialogue, tolerance & mutual understanding.

August 23 is International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade & its Abolitions ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻✊

on.unesco.org/2z9FPYr #RememberSlavery
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Racism is the wound left by slavery on our societies.
As we , we must reflect on our own identity - collectively and individually.
August 23 is International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade & its Abolitions ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻✊

Racism is the wound left by slavery on our societies.
As we #RememberSlavery, we must reflect on our own identity - collectively and individually.
August 23 is International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade & its Abolitions ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻✊
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A day to remember.

A day to reflect.

A day to take action.

A day to .

Today is International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade & its Abolition: on.unesco.org/2z9FPYr

A day to remember.

A day to reflect.

A day to take action.

A day to #RememberSlavery.

Today is International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade & its Abolition: on.unesco.org/2z9FPYr
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“Those who forget or deny their history are indeed doomed to repeat it”.

Let’s break the silence.

Let’s smash all the chains.

23 August is Int’l Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade & its Abolition

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“Those who forget or deny their history are indeed doomed to repeat it”.

Let’s break the silence.

Let’s smash all the chains.

23 August is Int’l Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade & its Abolition

on.unesco.org/3KNhMDY  #RememberSlavery
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Racism, intolerance & discrimination tear at the fabric of our societies, which is a tragedy for everyone. But we can all take action by spreading compassion, tolerance & acceptance.

on Wednesday's Day & every day: un.org/en/fight-racism

Racism, intolerance & discrimination tear at the fabric of our societies, which is a tragedy for everyone. But we can all take action by spreading compassion, tolerance & acceptance.

#FightRacism on Wednesday's #RememberSlavery Day & every day: un.org/en/fight-racism
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Today is International Day.

After four centuries of slavery, systemic racism remains a global plague, undermining our ability to create a just and equal world.

Together, we must , discrimination, bigotry & hate. ✊🏾✊🏼✊🏿

Today is International #RememberSlavery Day.

After four centuries of slavery, systemic racism remains a global plague, undermining our ability to create a just and equal world.

Together, we must #FightRacism, discrimination, bigotry & hate. ✊🏾✊🏼✊🏿
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“I stand before you as a proud descendent of enslaved people who resisted slavery & racism.”

At UNGA’s event this week, activist & Martin Luther King Jr.'s granddaughter Yolanda Renee King urged everyone to & discrimination. news.un.org/en/story/2024/…

“I stand before you as a proud descendent of enslaved people who resisted slavery & racism.”

At UNGA’s #RememberSlavery event this week, activist & Martin Luther King Jr.'s granddaughter Yolanda Renee King urged everyone to #FightRacism & discrimination. news.un.org/en/story/2024/…
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On Wednesday’s Day, 109-year-old Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Massacre, visited UNHQ in NYC.

Her visit to view the Art of the Return slavery memorial is a reminder of how we must all work to . un.org/en/fight-racism

On Wednesday’s #RememberSlavery Day, 109-year-old Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Massacre, visited UNHQ in NYC.

Her visit to view the Art of the Return slavery memorial is a reminder of how we must all work to #FightRacism. un.org/en/fight-racism
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