International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade

The day honours and remembers those who suffered and died as a consequence of the transatlantic slave trade, which has been called the worst violation of human rights in history. In a span of over 400 years more than 15 million men, women and children were the victims.

For more information about this day, please visit https://www.un.org/en/events/slaveryremembranceday/.