Skip navigation

UNESCO and the Slave Route

26/03/2007


The UNESCO Slave Route Project was officially launched at the First Session of the International Scientific Committee of the Slave Route in 1994 in Benin. The Project aims to break the silence surrounding slavery and the slave trade and contribute to the establishment of a culture of tolerance and peaceful coexistence among peoples and races

shows the UNESCO website and its Slavery Routes pages

UNESCO supports Abolition 200 and the UK commemorative efforts

Arts Council England

abolition 200 - shows the logo of Arts Council England

Heritage Lottery Fund

abolition 200 - shows the logo of the Heritage Lottery Fund

We support projects that will add to understanding of the transatlantic slave trade

The Big Lottery Fund

shows a screenshot of the Big Lottery Fund website

The Big Lottery Fund has a role in supporting activity and assisting communities to mark the Bicentenary

Sport England

shows the sport england logo

Sport England advises, invests in and promotes community sport to create an active nation.