UN chief calls for acknowledging slave trade impact and fighting racism on slavery remembrance day.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres marked the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery by calling for acknowledgment of the transatlantic slave trade's impact and urging action against racism. Wole Soyinka suggested a "Heritage Voyage of Return" to trace slave ship routes and repatriate African artifacts. The UN highlighted the need to integrate comprehensive histories of slavery into education. The day also saw a focus on the ongoing legacy of slavery and the push for social justice and reparations.