The United Nations Permanent Memorial to Honour the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Credit: UN Photo/Devra Berkowitz
Outreach Programme on the Transatlantic Slave Trade and Slavery
The Outreach Programme on the Transatlantic Slave Trade and Slavery was established in 2007 with the adoption of General Assembly resolution 62/122. The Programme raises awareness of the history of the transatlantic trade in enslaved Africans, its impact on the modern world, and its legacies, including racism and prejudice. Over the years, the Programme has established a global network of partners, including from educational institutions and civil society, and developed resources and initiatives to educate the public about this dark chapter of history and promote action against racism.