Abolish 'human exploitation' once and for all, UNESCO chief urges

By UN News

Aug 23, 2023 3:39 pm

Commemorating the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition on Wednesday, the head of the UN's education, science and culture agency UNESCO, emphasized the urgent need to end exploitation.

'It is time to abolish human exploitation once and for all, and to recognize the equal and unconditional dignity of each and every individual,' said Audrey Azoulay, Director General of UNESCO.

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Commemorating the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition on Wednesday, the head of the UN's education, science and culture agency UNESCO, emphasized the urgent need to end exploitation.

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