Question

When is the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, observed every year by UN?

• A. 2 December
• B. 5 December
• C. 12 December
• D. 22 December

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 2 December

The United Nations has adopted 2nd December as the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. It was on this date, the UNGA passed a resolution in 1949 against Slavery. As per International Labour Organisation, more than 40 million people across the globe are victims of modern slavery, which includes forced labour, debt bondage, forced marriage, and human trafficking.