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All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.
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International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition was first initiated in 1998 by UNESCO. It is intended to inscribe the tragedy of the slave trade in the memory of all peoples. The date is of particular importance: In the night of 22 to 23 August 1791, an uprising began in today's Haiti that played a crucial role in the abolition of transatlantic slave trade. Every year, cultural activities are organized around the globe to remember this event. UNESCO's "Slave Route" project helps to understand the history of slave trade and therewith fills the silence of the past.
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The Newsletter features analysis, interviews, reports from the field and ways to engage with the Human Rights Treaty division of OHCHR.
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The Human Rights Council Advisory Committee held its 5th session from 2 to 6 August 2010 in Geneva. The Advisory Committee, consisting of 18 experts, acts as think-tank for the Human Rights Council. It provides studies and gives advice to the Council. During the past session, the Advisory Committee adopted its report to the Human Rights Council as well as four recommendations which dealt with the right to food, the right of peoples to peace, principles and guidelines for the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy and the enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights.
