UNESCO Calls for Global Alliance of Academic Chairs to Address Legacy of Transatlantic Slave Trade

UNESCO has unveiled an ambitious initiative aimed at establishing a global alliance of academic chairs dedicated to studying the enslavement and transatlantic slave trade. Through its UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Programme, the organization is inviting universities worldwide to participate in advancing research, education, and dialogue on this dark chapter of history and its enduring impact on inequality, racism, and discrimination. This initiative, part of UNESCO’s 2025 cycle, seeks to link historical understanding with contemporary challenges by addressing the lingering effects o...