Haiti honored by the UN for its role in the eradication of slavery

"On the night of August 22 to 23, 1791, men and women uprooted from Africa and enslaved rose up against the slave system for the freedom and independence of Haiti obtained in 1804,” said UNESCO in a statement published last August 23. "This revolt was a turning point in human history, the impact was significant for the affirmation of the universality of human rights, to which we are all indebted." "Their courage imposes duties. UNESCO celebrates International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition to pay tribute to all th