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International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Freedom belongs to everyone.
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Where it comes from
The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery marks 2 December 1949, when the UN General Assembly adopted a convention against trafficking in persons and the exploitation of others (resolution 317(IV)).
How it's celebrated
UN agencies, governments and campaigners use the day to share research and urge action, such as ratifying the International Labour Organization's protocol against forced labour, which entered into force in 2016.
Did you know
The International Labour Organization estimated that some 50 million people were in modern slavery in 2021, including 28 million in forced labour and 22 million in forced marriage.
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