UN Passes Historic Resolution Condemning Transatlantic Slave Trade
The UN has passed a groundbreaking resolution formally recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as a 'gravest crime against humanity'. Learn more about the landmark move and the debate surrounding it.
In a landmark move, the United Nations General Assembly has passed a resolution formally recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as a 'gravest crime against humanity'. The resolution, which was supported by 123 countries, represents a significant step in acknowledging the devastating impact and ongoing legacy of this horrific chapter in human history.
The resolution, titled 'Permanent memorial and international day of remembrance of the victims of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade,' calls for the establishment of a permanent memorial at the UN headquarters to honor the victims of slavery. It also designates March 25th as the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: Al Jazeera
