Abolitionism

:This article is about the abolition of slavery. For the general concept, see abolition. For the concept of abolishing all suffering, see abolitionist society.

Commemoration of the abolition of slavery

The abolitionist movements and the abolition of slavery has been commemorated in different ways around the world in modern times. The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2004 the International Year to Commemorate the Struggle against Slavery and its Abolition. This proclamation marks the bicentenary of the birth of the first black state, Haiti. A number of exhibitions, events and research programmes are connected to the initiative.

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2004 - International Year to Commemorate the Struggle against Slavery and its Abolition

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