Various organizations and individuals across the globe marked the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 21. The Organization of American States (OAS) held a meeting to commemorate the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade on March 25. Presentations were made by key figures emphasizing the theme of 'Global freedom: Emancipate yourself from mental slavery.' The OAS Permanent Council approved a resolution to dedicate a space at its headquarters to victims of slavery and to annually commemorate the Week of People of African Descent.
Today is International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, a @UN observance I had the honor of commemorating two years ago. May we honor the victims of slavery by fighting to end all forms of hate & injustice. https://t.co/4823FKYDBw
On the @UN's International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, we reflect on this dark chapter in human history and commit to continued action against anti-Black racism, discrimination, and xenophobia.
The #OAS Permanent Council today commemorated the International Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Here is the complete video of the session, with interventions by all Member States: https://t.co/Yflc1fHCrB
The #OAS Permanent Council today commemorated the International Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Here is the complete video of the session, with interventions by all Member States: 🔗https://t.co/Yflc1fHCrB
#OAS Permanent Council approved resolution designating a space at #OAS HQ dedicated to victims of slavery and ensuring resources to annually commemorate Week of People of African Descent. Text was proposed by #Haiti & supported by several Member States https://t.co/mrYJ6KLaU8
Today is the International Day for the Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery & Transatlantic Slave Trade. I chaired a historic panel in Parliament to commemorate. I welcomed Dieudonne Boutrin and Pierre Guillon de Prince, descendants of the enslaved and enslavers respectively. https://t.co/aS3CXrJftm
Presentation by Amb. June Soomer, Chair Designate of @UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent (PFPAD), in meeting of @CP_OEA on Day of Remembrance of Victims of Slavery & the Transatlantic Slave Trade under theme “Global freedom: Emancipate yourself from mental slavery” https://t.co/fZGqolwLyL
Presentation by @AdelleBlackett, Professor of Law & Canada Research Chair in Transnational Labour Law at @LawMcGill, in meeting of @CP_OEA on Day of Remembrance of Victims of Slavery & Transatlantic Slave Trade under theme “Global freedom: Emancipate yourself from mental slavery” https://t.co/rg7JK9ImOA
Presentation by Gloria Monique de Mees, @CIDH Rapporteur on Rights of Afro-Descendants & against Racial Discrimination, in meeting of @CP_OEA on Day of Remembrance of Victims of Slavery & Transatlantic Slave Trade, w/theme “Global freedom: Emancipate yourself from mental slavery” https://t.co/AzDjVe1KWM
Presentation by #OAS Assistant Secretary General @NestorMendez, in meeting of the Permanent Council to commemorate International Day of Remembrance of Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade under the theme “Global freedom: Emancipate yourself from mental slavery” https://t.co/PDJgciFsCv
Today is the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery & the Transatlantic Slave Trade Transatlantic slave-traders usually sought men. Women might be enslaved as wives & concubines in the Islamic Caliphates. Polygyny persists today https://t.co/Tp5K9DbXYj https://t.co/VBgAtmstM9
LIVE | #OAS Permanent Council to Commemorate International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade 📺 https://t.co/5grQz7BDXn 📡 https://t.co/mFIrEfInPV https://t.co/C3cGyV7HNA
TODAY | #OAS Permanent Council to Commemorate International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade 📅 March 25 ⏰ 09:00 EST (13:00 GMT) 📺 https://t.co/UNuXoqH8wE 📍 Simon Bolivar room, OAS ℹ️ https://t.co/IOZs2Yg0Dl https://t.co/bC32v1o6Wx
TODAY | #OAS Permanent Council to Receive Foreign Minister of #Paraguay 📅 March 25 ⏰ 09:00 EST (13:00 GMT) 📺 https://t.co/UNuXoqHGmc 📍 Simon Bolivar room, OAS ℹ️ https://t.co/STW52S3dbO https://t.co/vGI8JI9ixI
Today on the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, we remember the millions of people who were killed and the generations impacted by this terrible chapter in human history.
Today is International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. In 2021, Stelios Michalopoulos and @EliasPapaioann2 traced the ongoing consequences of the centuries-long exploitation of Africa. #RememberSlavery https://t.co/vGA5Pz7QKX
On Monday’s #RememberSlavery Day, we pay tribute to those who suffered and resisted oppression. Join us in honouring the victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade by advocating for equality and justice for all. https://t.co/igfFkYzKOs https://t.co/M22CJv7xWq
On the International Day to Combat Racial Discrimination, we’re recommitting ourselves to the fight against racism. From the Online Harms Act to the Black Justice Strategy and the Indigenous Justice Strategy, we’re working to dismantle hate & systemic discrimination in Canada. https://t.co/P8P4ZOoHEA
#OnThisDay | Every March 21th, since 1966, the world commemorates the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. https://t.co/c5QiHvB7v8
MONDAY | #OAS Permanent Council to Commemorate International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade 📅 March 25 ⏰ 09:00 EST (13:00 GMT) 📺 https://t.co/UNuXoqH8wE 📍 Simon Bolivar room, OAS ℹ️ https://t.co/IOZs2Yg0Dl https://t.co/h5Azaoe5wP
March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Today and every day, let's stand together to eliminate racial discrimination and embrace diversity. #EliminateRacism #EqualityForAll #LACDMH https://t.co/i6YLbUgo4K
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination! ✊ LAWG stands in solidarity, advocating against racially discriminatory policies in the Americas and amplifying the voices📢of peoples of African descent, from Afro-Salvadorans 🇸🇻 to Afro-Colombians🇨🇴
1/ On this #InternationalDayForEliminationOfRacialDiscrimination, we call on the international community to end its long legacy of #racism and interference in #Haiti. #AntiRacismDay