UN Condemnation of Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade
The United Nations voted to classify the enslavement of Africans and the trans-Atlantic slave trade as a gravest crime against humanity.
March 2026
UN adopts resolution on slavery initiated by Ghana
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution recognizing the enslavement of Africans as a crime against humanity. The resolution was initiated by Ghana on behalf of the African Group.
Source ↗UN General Assembly recognizes enslavement as gravest crime
The United Nations General Assembly voted to designate the enslavement of Africans during the transatlantic slave trade as a 'gravest crime against humanity.' This move was proposed by Ghana.
Source ↗UN voted to condemn African enslavement and trade
The UN voted in favor of condemning the enslavement of Africans and the trans-Atlantic slave trade. The vote count was 123 votes in favor and 3 against.
Source ↗UN voted to condemn transatlantic slave trade
The UN passed a vote condemning the enslavement of Africans. The resolution passed with a vote count of 123 in favour and 3 against.
Source ↗UN votes to condemn Trans-Atlantic slave trade
The UN voted 123-3 in favor of a resolution. This resolution condemned the enslavement of Africans and the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
Source ↗UN General Assembly passes resolution on transatlantic slavery
The UN General Assembly passed a resolution concerning transatlantic slavery. This resolution was passed despite opposition from the US and European countries.
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