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Learn & Participate: Decade for People of African Descent

As proclaimed by the General Assembly, the theme for the International Decade is “People of African descent: recognition, justice and development.”

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A Decade Dedicated to People of African Descent

In proclaiming this Decade, the international community is recognizing that people of African descent represent a distinct group whose human rights must be promoted and protected. Around 200 million people identifying themselves as being of African descent live in the Americas. Many millions more live in other parts of the world, outside of the African continent.

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More than four million slaves were shipped to Brazil from the coast of Africa during the 16th century and onward. But the practice of slavery was abolished in 1888 when abolitionists brought the issue to the forefront. Today, descendants in Danda community – a quilombo – fight for their right to land that their ancestors once lived and worked on for generations.

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The logo of the International Decade for People of African Descent is available in all 缅北禁地official languages.