The Department of Global Communications, which manages the United Nations Outreach Programme on the Transatlantic Slave Trade and Slavery and communications around the International Decade for People of African Descent (2015-2024) – together with UNESCO and UNFPA – will hold an online cultural event, called “Rhythms of Resistance.”
In line with the Outreach Programme’s 2022 theme – “Stories of Courage: Resistance to Slavery and Unity against Racism” – the event will highlight the history of the transatlantic slave trade, as well as its ongoing legacy of racism. Through showcasing rhythmic performances in multiple countries, the event will also demonstrate how African cultures have shaped societies throughout the Americas.
