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Let's renew our commitment to eliminate racism and discrimination
Between the 16th and 19th centuries, around 27 million Africans were forcefully taken from their homes and shipped across the Atlantic. Only 7.4 million reached their destination, where they faced exploitation and abuse. The impact of the slave trade persists, perpetuating racism and inequality. UNESCO established 23 August as the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition to bring attention to the history of enslavement. On this day, let's pay tribute to the victims and freedom fighters by renewing our commitment to eradicating racism and discrimination.
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