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International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery is a yearly event on December 2, organized since 1986 by the United Nations General Assembly.
The United Nations emphasizes the fight against slavery as part of its commitment to human rights, recognizing that slavery in any form is a grave violation. Modern slavery is a global problem, affecting over one million children trafficked each year for cheap labor or sexual exploitation, challenging the Universal Declaration of Human Rights' stance that "no one shall be held in slavery or servitude." The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery serves as a reminder and a call to action to end slavery in all its forms.