World marks International Day of Remembrance for victims of slavery
全球紀念奴隸制受害者國際日
Every year on March 25, the world observes the International Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
每年3月25日，世界各地都會紀念「國際奴隸制受害者及跨大西洋奴隸貿易紀念日」。
Established by the United Nations in 2007, this day honors the millions of people who suffered during one of history's most brutal human rights violations.
此紀念日由聯合國於2007年設立，旨在緬懷在歷史上最殘酷的人權侵犯事件中受苦的數百萬人。
The date marks the 1807 abolition of the slave trade by the United Kingdom.
這個日期標誌著英國在1807年廢除奴隸貿易。
For over 400 years, more than 15 million people were forcibly taken from Africa.
在超過400年的時間裡，超過1500萬人被強行從非洲擄走。
This day serves as a vital moment to reflect on this shameful era, recognize the resistance of enslaved people, and confront the systemic racism that persists today.
這一天是反思這段恥辱時期、認可被奴役者的抗爭，並正視今日依然存在的系統性種族主義的重要時刻。
It also highlights modern issues like human trafficking and forced labor.
它也突顯了人口販運和強迫勞動等現代議題。
At the UN Headquarters in New York, the monument 'The Ark of Return' stands as a permanent reminder of this history, inviting us to learn from the past to build a more just future.
在紐約聯合國總部，「歸航方舟」(The Ark of Return)紀念碑作為這段歷史的永久提醒，邀請我們從過去中學習，以建立一個更公正的未來。
By remembering these events, we reaffirm our commitment to human dignity and the ongoing struggle against inequality.
透過紀念這些事件，我們重申對人類尊嚴的承諾，以及對抗不平等的持續鬥爭。
