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Week 28 August - 8 September, 2010
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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.
HR Treaty Bodies Newsletter
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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.
| International Women's Day 2010 - Monday 8 March |
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 Monday 8 March 2010 is International Women's Day. This year the theme is "Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities: Progress for All", in recognition of the 15th anniversary of the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has issued a statement speaking out against domestic violence and honour killings. A large number of events are being held worldwide to mark the day, including many organised by UN entities. Check out some of the events happening at UN.org, WomenWatch, UNIFEM and UNESCO; many local authorities are also holding events. To see events that are happening near you and around the world, check out the International Women's Day website.
For more information on rights pertaining to women, check out the section on women's rights on our website.
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