The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery is a yearly event on 2 December, organized by the United Nations General Assembly. The Day was first celebrated in 1986.
The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, 2 December, marks the date of the adoption, by the General Assembly, of the United Nations Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others (resolution 317(IV) of 2 December 1949).
The focus of this day is on eradicating contemporary forms of slavery, such as trafficking in persons, sexual exploitation, the worst forms of child labour, forced marriage, and the forced recruitment of children for use in armed conflict. Today, 21 million women, men and children are trapped in slavery all over the world. The International Labour Organization (ILO) has teamed up with prominent artists, athletes and advocates in its new campaign to End Slavery Now.
Living in a modern society, it's disturbing to think thatslavery is still happening in other parts of our world. So what are the reasons to abolish slavery? No one should be treated unfairly to suit the advantages of others but slavery and capitalism go hand in hand. Forced labour, awful forms of child labour, and human trafficking take place in poorer parts of the world. It seems a million miles away from where we are but one million kids a year are pushed into acting as slaves, many forsexual exploitation.
So what are people doing to help turn things around? The onlineand print media promote the day through news, debates and forums.Flyers and newsletters are put up in public places likeuniverisities, where students will learn about the negative impact of slavery on people and society.
Why don't you write a bit about it on the day? You could start up an online forum or write a short story, an article or even some poetry. I once wrote a play on human trafficking. It was a good activity to do with friends and acting out the parts helped everyone to understand the seriousness of the issue.
"Today, governments, civil society and the private sector must unite to eradicate all contemporary forms of slavery. ... Together, let us do our utmost for the millions of victims throughout the world who are held in slavery and deprived of their human rights and dignity."
The United Nations is committed to fighting against slavery and considers bonded labour, forced labour, the worst forms of child labour and trafficking people as modern forms of slavery. Some sources day that more than one million children are trafficked each year for cheap labour or sexual exploitation. These types of slavery are global problems and go against article four of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which states that “no one shall be held in slavery or servitude; slavery and the slave trade shall be prohibited in all their forms”.
The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery recalls the adoption of the UN Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others (resolution 317(IV) of December 2, 1949). To remember the convention, a UN report of the Working Group on Slavery recommended in 1985 that December 2 be proclaimed the World Day for the Abolition of Slavery in all its forms. By 1995, the day was known as the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery.
On December 18, 2002, the UN General Assembly proclaimed 2004 the International Year to Commemorate the Struggle against Slavery and its Abolition. On November 28, 2006, the assembly designated March 25, 2007, as the International Day for the Commemoration of the 200th Anniversary of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. The UN also annually observes the UN’s International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition on August 23.
By the way, today is also the Day of the Banking Workers of Russia! This should not to be confused with Day of the National Savings Bank. Today marks the 20th anniversary of the Russian Federation’s “Law Concerning the Central Bank of the Russian Federation.
Vladimir Parfenovich, Russian kayaker and Olympic gold medalist (1980), was born on December 2, 1958.Parfenovich won three gold medals at the 1980 Olympics. Parfenovich also won 17 Soviet titles and 19 Soviet cups. Parfenovich retired from sports after the Soviets had decided to boycott the 1984 Olympics. After finishing his sporting career, Parfenovich worked as a kayaking instructor and also served in KGB and police forces.
Ivan Khristoforovich Bagramyan (Russian: Ива́н Христофо́рович Баграмя́н), also known as Hovhannes Khachaturi Baghramyan[dn 1] (Armenian: Հովհաննես Խաչատուրի (alternatively, Քրիստափորի, Kristapori) Բաղրամյան; Russian: Оване́с Хачату́рович Баграмя́н; 2 December [O.S. 20 November] 1897 – 21 September 1982), was a Soviet Armenian military commander and Marshal of the Soviet Union. During World War II, Bagramyan was the first non-Slavic military officer to become a commander of a Front. He was among several Armenians in the Soviet Army who held the highest proportion of high-ranking officers in the Soviet military during the war. Bagramyan's experience in military planning as a chief of staff allowed him to distinguish himself as a capable commander in the early stages of the Soviet counter-offensives against Nazi Germany. He was given his first command of a unit in 1942, and in November 1943 received his most prestigious command as the commander of the 1st Baltic Front. As commander of the Baltic Front, he participated in the offensives which pushed German forces out of the Baltic republics.
The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, 2 December, marks the date of the adoption, by the General Assembly, of the United Nations Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others (resolution 317(IV) of 2 December 1949).
ReplyDeleteThe focus of this day is on eradicating contemporary forms of slavery, such as trafficking in persons, sexual exploitation, the worst forms of child labour, forced marriage, and the forced recruitment of children for use in armed conflict.
Today, 21 million women, men and children are trapped in slavery all over the world. The International Labour Organization (ILO) has teamed up with prominent artists, athletes and advocates in its new campaign to End Slavery Now.
Living in a modern society, it's disturbing to think thatslavery is still happening in other parts of our world. So what are the reasons to abolish slavery? No one should be treated unfairly to suit the advantages of others but slavery and capitalism go hand in hand. Forced labour, awful forms of child labour, and human trafficking take place in poorer parts of the world. It seems a million miles away from where we are but one million kids a year are pushed into acting as slaves, many forsexual exploitation.
ReplyDeleteSo what are people doing to help turn things around? The onlineand print media promote the day through news, debates and forums.Flyers and newsletters are put up in public places likeuniverisities, where students will learn about the negative impact of slavery on people and society.
Why don't you write a bit about it on the day? You could start up an online forum or write a short story, an article or even some poetry. I once wrote a play on human trafficking. It was a good activity to do with friends and acting out the parts helped everyone to understand the seriousness of the issue.
"Today, governments, civil society and the private sector must unite to eradicate all contemporary forms of slavery. ... Together, let us do our utmost for the millions of victims throughout the world who are held in slavery and deprived of their human rights and dignity."
ReplyDeleteThe United Nations is committed to fighting against slavery and considers bonded labour, forced labour, the worst forms of child labour and trafficking people as modern forms of slavery. Some sources day that more than one million children are trafficked each year for cheap labour or sexual exploitation. These types of slavery are global problems and go against article four of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which states that “no one shall be held in slavery or servitude; slavery and the slave trade shall be prohibited in all their forms”.
The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery recalls the adoption of the UN Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others (resolution 317(IV) of December 2, 1949). To remember the convention, a UN report of the Working Group on Slavery recommended in 1985 that December 2 be proclaimed the World Day for the Abolition of Slavery in all its forms. By 1995, the day was known as the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery.
On December 18, 2002, the UN General Assembly proclaimed 2004 the International Year to Commemorate the Struggle against Slavery and its Abolition. On November 28, 2006, the assembly designated March 25, 2007, as the International Day for the Commemoration of the 200th Anniversary of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. The UN also annually observes the UN’s International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition on August 23.
By the way, today is also the Day of the Banking Workers of Russia! This should not to be confused with Day of the National Savings Bank. Today marks the 20th anniversary of the Russian Federation’s “Law Concerning the Central Bank of the Russian Federation.
ReplyDeleteVladimir Parfenovich, Russian kayaker and Olympic gold medalist (1980), was born on December 2, 1958.Parfenovich won three gold medals at the 1980 Olympics. Parfenovich also won 17 Soviet titles and 19 Soviet cups. Parfenovich retired from sports after the Soviets had decided to boycott the 1984 Olympics. After finishing his sporting career, Parfenovich worked as a kayaking instructor and also served in KGB and police forces.
ReplyDeleteIvan Khristoforovich Bagramyan (Russian: Ива́н Христофо́рович Баграмя́н), also known as Hovhannes Khachaturi Baghramyan[dn 1] (Armenian: Հովհաննես Խաչատուրի (alternatively, Քրիստափորի, Kristapori) Բաղրամյան; Russian: Оване́с Хачату́рович Баграмя́н; 2 December [O.S. 20 November] 1897 – 21 September 1982), was a Soviet Armenian military commander and Marshal of the Soviet Union. During World War II, Bagramyan was the first non-Slavic military officer to become a commander of a Front. He was among several Armenians in the Soviet Army who held the highest proportion of high-ranking officers in the Soviet military during the war.
ReplyDeleteBagramyan's experience in military planning as a chief of staff allowed him to distinguish himself as a capable commander in the early stages of the Soviet counter-offensives against Nazi Germany. He was given his first command of a unit in 1942, and in November 1943 received his most prestigious command as the commander of the 1st Baltic Front. As commander of the Baltic Front, he participated in the offensives which pushed German forces out of the Baltic republics.