The "International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade" is observed on which date?
Q. The "International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade" is observed on which date?
Answer: March 25
Notes: The United Nations' (UN) International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade is observed every year on March 25 to raise awareness about the dangers of racism and prejudice. The 2017 theme "Remember Slavery: Recognising the Legacy and Contributions of People of African Descent" draw attention to the consequences of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, especially the ways in which the enslaved Africans and their descendants influenced and continue to shape societies across the world, including in the areas of technology and culture.

 

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