On 23 August, International Day for the Memory of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
International Day for the Memory of the Slave Trade and its Abolition The beginning of the revolt of Santo Domingo Haiti and the Dominican Republic played an important role in the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade. The International Day for the Remembrance and Abolition of the Slave Trade is observed on 23 August. The purpose of this International Day is to commemorate the tragedy of the slave trade in the memory of all people. The Intercultural Project "" The Slave Route, "" should provide an opportunity for collective consideration of historical causes. To analyze the manner and consequences of this tragedy, and the interaction between Africa, Europe, America, and the Caribbean. The Director-General of UNESCO invites Culture Ministers of all member states to organize events on a date every year that includes the entire population of their country, and especially young people, teachers, artists and intellectuals. The International Day for the Trade and A...