SLAVERY

AU welcomes UN resolution on slavery

Published on: March 26, 2026
14:51

Addis Ababa, March 26 (Prensa Latina) The African Union (AU) welcomed the adoption by the UN General Assembly of the resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as one of the most serious crimes against humanity.

Cuba reiterates zero tolerance policy on modern slavery

Published on: September 17, 2021
14:24

Geneva, Sep 17 (Prensa Latina) Cuba on Friday reiterated zero tolerance policy on modern forms of slavery, including human trafficking, and urged to strengthen actions to protect the victims of these crimes.

UNGA creates new Permanent Forum of People of African Descent

Published on: August 3, 2021
07:22

United Nations, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) Capping years of deliberations, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Monday unanimously adopted a resolution establishing the United Nations Permanent Forum of People of African Descent, a 10-member advisory body that will work closely with the Geneva-based Human Rights Council.

Biden signs bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday

Published on: June 18, 2021
07:22

Washington, Jun 18 (Prensa Latina) President Joe Biden signed a bill Thursday making Juneteenth a national holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S., calling it a day to remember the moral stain, the terrible toll that slavery took on the country.

Politicians pitch into Macron’s silence on anti-slavery day

Published on: May 11, 2021
08:20

Paris, May 11 (Prensa Latina) French politicians and historians have lashed out at President Emmanuel Macron for his silence during the anniversary of the National Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition.

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