Monday 2 December 2013

International Day For The Abolition of Slavery 2013 Monday, December 2

The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery   is observed every year on 2  December.it is  orga nized by the   United Nations General Assembly . It was first  celebrated in 1986. International Day for the Abolition of Slavery  is celebrated to eradicate any form of slavery in modern society.

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.
                                                   
So what are people doing to help turn things around?   The online and print media promote the day through news, debates and forums.  Flyers and newsletters are put up in public places like universities, where students will learn about the negative impact of slavery on people and society.

Slavery has evolved and manifested itself in different ways throughout history. Today some traditional forms of slavery still persist in their earlier forms, while others have been transformed into new ones.

The UN human rights bodies have documented the persistence of old forms of slavery that are embedded in traditional beliefs and customs.International Day These forms of slavery are the result of long-standing discrimination against the most vulnerable groups in societies, such as those regarded as being of low caste, tribal minorities and indigenous peoples.

There has been important progress in the last year. A number of countries have acted to combat slavery through stronger domestic legislation and greater coordination. More and more businesses are working to ensure their activities do not cause or contribute to contemporary forms of slavery in the workplace and their supply chains.”

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