UN votes to recognise slavery as ‘gravest crime against humanity’

The proposal was adopted with 123 votes in favour and three against - the United States, Israel and Argentina. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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The United Nations General Assembly has voted to recognize the slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity," a historic decision championed by Ghana.

The resolution passed with 123 votes in favour, 3 against (United States, Israel, Argentina), and 52 abstentions (including the United Kingdom and European Union member states).
Ghana's foreign minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, is advocating for compensation and support for victims, emphasizing educational and skills training funds.
This designation is seen as a step towards healing and justice for the victims of the slave trade, with the campaign for reparations gaining momentum, including it as the African Union's official theme for 2025.

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