Current Affairs - Important Days - Discussion

International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade was observed all over the world on 25th March of every year to raise awareness about the dangers of racism and to honour and to remember people who suffered for the slavery system. The theme for International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade 2019 was "Remember Slavery: The Power of the Arts for Justice". The day was first observed in 2008, which was recognized by United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) after adopting a resolution in 2007.