SLAVERY

UN warns about dangers of modern slavery

Published on: August 23, 2022
18:12

By: Pavel López Lazo

United Nations, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) Even though transatlantic slave trade ended over 200 years ago, the idea of white supremacy on which it was based on nowadays is still alive, the UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres warned.

Cuba reiterates call to eliminate consequences of slavery

Published on: August 23, 2022
10:08

By: Luis Linares Petrov

Havana, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez reiterated on Twitter the call to confront the inequality, exclusion, racism and discrimination prevailing in the world.

UN pays tribute to Africans torn from slavery

Published on: March 25, 2022
18:33

By: Pavel López Lazo

United Nations, Mar 25 (Prensa Latina) On the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade we pay tribute to the millions of Africans who were torn from their homelands, UN Secretary-General (UNSG) Antonio Guterres said. Mr. Guterres called for standing up in solidarity against racism everywhere, since many people of African descent continue to confront racial discrimination, marginalization and exclusion.

Nicaragua condemns at OAS the capitalism that legitimized slavery

Published on: March 25, 2022
17:52

By: Pavel López Lazo

Managua, Mar 25 (Prensa Latina) Nicaraguan government on Friday condemned at the Organization of American States (OAS) the political and economic model of capitalism that legitimized slavery, according to an official statement.

UNSG condemns contemporary forms of slavery

Published on: December 2, 2021
22:17

By: Pavel López Lazo

United Nations, Dec 2 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres on Thursday strongly condemned racist legacy of slavery remaining in force today.

UN: Women and girls at high risk of being pushed into modern slavery

Published on: December 1, 2021
20:38

By: Pavel López Lazo

United Nations, Dec 1 (Prensa Latina) Women and children are at high risk of being pushed into contemporary forms of slavery, UN-appointed independent rights experts said on Wednesday.

Cuba reiterates zero tolerance policy on modern slavery

Published on: September 17, 2021
14:24

By: Prensa Latina

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

By: Prensa Latina

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

By: Prensa Latina

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

By: Prensa Latina

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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