On this International Day for the Abolition of Slavery let us reaffirm…

Ban Ki-moon
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On this International Day for the Abolition of Slavery let us reaffirm the inherent dignity of all men, women and children. And let us redouble our efforts to build societies in which slavery truly is a term for the history books.
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