Today is the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery.In the 19th century, the international community came together to declare slavery an affront to our common humanity. Today, governments, civil society and the private sector must unite to eradicate all contemporary forms of slavery, including forced labour. Together, let us do our utmost for the millions of victims throughout the world who are held in slavery and deprived of their human rights and dignity. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Get more information: un.org/en/events/slaveryabolitionday/ ibtimes.co.uk/international-day-abolition-slavery-2014-history-facts-about-united-nations-day-1477529
Posted on: Tue, 02 Dec 2014 13:12:23 +0000
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