The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is observed on 23 August and was designated by UNESCO. The date recalls the uprising in Saint-Domingue, now Haiti, that began on the night of 22 to 23 August 1791 and became a turning point in the struggle against the transatlantic slave trade. The day encourages remembrance, education and reflection on freedom, resistance and human dignity.

Event Suggestions:
• Creating a reflective display about the transatlantic slave trade, resistance and abolition
• Exploring Haitian history and the Saint-Domingue uprising through maps and timelines
• Hosting a respectful discussion on memory, freedom and human dignity