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International Day: The transatlantic slave trade forcibly trafficked millions of Africans to the Americas between the 15th and 19th centuries, enriching imperial powers while fostering racial discrimination that persists today.

Recognizing this history is crucial to combating racism and dismantling oppressive structures.

Education and Resistance:

1. Enslaved Africans contributed skills and knowledge, not just labor.

2. Resistance was central – many actively fought against oppression.

3. The UN Outreach Programme and UNESCO’s Routes of Enslaved Peoples Project highlight these stories.

Significance of March 25:

1. The UN recognized slavery as a major human rights violation in 2006.

2. March 25, 2007, marked 200 years since the UK passed the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act (1807).

3. Since 2008, March 25 is observed annually to honor victims.

4. The Haitian Revolution (1804) led to Haiti becoming the first nation founded by former enslaved people.

5. This day serves as a reminder of history, a call for education, and a step toward justice and equality.

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