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Get ready to honor and remember the victims of the transatlantic slave trade on August 23, also known as the Day for Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition. This day is a powerful reminder of the atrocities that occurred during the slave trade and serves as a call to action for promoting equality and human rights. It was first designated by UNESCO in 1998, but its roots can be traced back to Haitian independence leader Toussaint L'Ouverture's uprising against slavery in 1791. Let's come together to learn from history and work towards a more just world for all.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1791</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Haitian Revolution Starts</div><div class='timeline-text'>Toussaint L'Ouverture begins the uprising against slavery in Saint Domingue (present-day Haiti), launching the Haitian Revolution, a monumental event in the abolition movement.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1807</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>British Abolition Act</div><div class='timeline-text'>Britain passes the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, making it illegal to engage in the slave trade throughout the British Empire.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1865</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>End of Slavery in the US</div><div class='timeline-text'>The 13th Amendment to the US Constitution is ratified, officially abolishing slavery in the United States.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1948</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>UN Declaration of Human Rights</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United Nations adopts the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, outlining fundamental human rights including freedom from slavery and servitude.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1998</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>UNESCO's Remembrance Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>UNESCO designates August 23rd as the Day for Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, to remember and reflect on the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Educate yourself about the slave trade</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Spend the day reading books, watching documentaries, or visiting museums to learn more about the history and lasting impact of the slave trade. Knowledge is a powerful tool for remembrance and understanding.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a memorial service or event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Many cities and organizations host events and services to honor those who were enslaved and commemorate their struggles and triumphs. Find one in your area and show your support by attending.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a discussion or workshop</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather friends, family, or colleagues to have a conversation about the slave trade and its impact on society today. You can also organize a workshop to educate others on ways to combat modern-day forms of slavery.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Support organizations fighting against slavery</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Donate to or volunteer with organizations that work towards abolishing modern-day slavery and supporting those affected by it. Every little bit helps in the fight for freedom and justice.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create art to honor the enslaved</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Use your creative talents to make art that pays tribute to the millions of people who were enslaved. This can be in the form of a painting, sculpture, poem, song, or any other medium that speaks to you.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It honors the victims of the transatlantic slave trade</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The Day for Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition is an important time to reflect on and remember the millions of people who were enslaved and their harrowing experiences. It serves as a way to honor their lives and acknowledge the lasting impact of this dark period in history.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes education and awareness</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>This day also serves as an opportunity to educate ourselves and others about the transatlantic slave trade and its abolition. By learning more about this part of history, we can better understand its effects today and work towards preventing similar atrocities in the future.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages solidarity and activism</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Observing this day can also be a call to action - a reminder that there is still injustice in the world, whether it be slavery or other forms of oppression. This day encourages solidarity with those who are still fighting for freedom and human rights, and can inspire us to take action in our own communities.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Transatlantic Slave Trade was the Largest Forced Migration in History</h3><p class='facts-content'>Spanning more than four centuries across three continents, the transatlantic slave trade saw an estimated 12 to 15 million Africans forcibly removed from their homes and sold into slavery.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Slave Trade Impacted Almost All African Societies</h3><p class='facts-content'>Very few societies on the African continent were untouched by the impacts of the slave trade. It altered social, economic and political structures, and has left a lasting legacy of inequality and discrimination.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Abolition Movements Were Global and Multifaceted</h3><p class='facts-content'>Resistance to slavery wasn't confined to one region, people, or method. It involved direct rebellion, subversion, advocacy by formerly enslaved people, religious conviction, economic incentives, and political legislation.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Effects of the Slave Trade are still Visible Today</h3><p class='facts-content'>Structural inequality, systemic racism, socio-economic disparity, and cultural loss are among the multifaceted impacts of the Transatlantic Slave Trade that persist today, underlining the importance of remembrance and active engagement for justice.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Slavery Still Exists Today</h3><p class='facts-content'>While the transatlantic slave trade was abolished, over 40 million people worldwide are estimated to be in some form of modern slavery, including forced labour and human trafficking, highlighting the ongoing need for global action against all forms of slavery.</p></div></div>
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