Historical Events tagged with "atlantic slave trade"
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Recognition of Slavery as a Crime Against Humanity
The French Taubira Law was enacted, marking a significant legal acknowledgment of the Atlantic slave trade and slavery as crimes against humanity. This legislation was driven by the efforts of French politician Christiane Taubira and aimed at recognizing the suffering imposed on enslaved people across history. The law mandates that schools teach about the impacts and history of slavery, promoting a deeper understanding of this part of human rights violations. France's acknowledgment of these crimes also reflects a broader conversation about reparative justice and collective memory within the French-speaking world.
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