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(The Slave Route Project ) is a UNESCO initiative that was officially launched in 1994 in Ouidah, Benin. It is rooted in the mandate of the Organization, which believes that ignorance or concealment of major historical events constitutes an obstacle to mutual understanding, reconciliation and cooperation among peoples. The project breaks the silence surrounding the slave trade and slavery that has affected all continents and caused great upheavals that have shaped our modern societies. In studying the causes, the modalities and the consequences of slavery and the slave trade, the project seeks to enhance the understanding of diverse histories and heritages stemming from this global tragedy. == Objectives and main themes == ::::“(The Slave Route Project ) is a highly ambitious initiative with its sights set resolutely on the future, to the extent that it contributes in the long term to enhancing mutual understanding and intercultural dialogue. The challenge of “living together” in our multicultural societies implies recognition of each person’s history and memory, and at the same time the sharing of a common heritage, in order to transcend past tragedies."〔("Message from Ms Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO ), on the occasion of the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, 23 August 2010.〕 The concept of a route seeks to reflect the dynamics of the movement of peoples, civilizations and cultures. The concept of slave focuses on the universal phenomenon of slavery, and in particular, the transatlantic, Indian Ocean and Trans Saharan slave trades. (The Slave Route Project ) has three main objectives: :: *To assist in providing a better understanding of the causes, forms of operation, issues and consequences of slavery in the world (specifically Africa, Europe, the Americas, the Caribbean, the Indian Ocean, the Middle East and Asia); :: *To present the some of the global transformations and cultural interactions that have resulted from this history and :: * To contribute to a culture of peace by promoting reflection on cultural pluralism, intercultural dialogue and the construction of new identities and citizenships. Drawing on the ideas and work of an International Scientific Committee, the project deals with various aspects of the slave trade, and in particular provides: *Support for scientific research through a network of international institutions and specialists; *Development of educational materials; *Collection and preservation of written archives and oral traditions; *Inventory and preservation of memorial sites and places; *Promotion of living cultures; *Promotion of diverse contributions from the African diaspora; *Promotion of standard-setting instruments.〔("The Transatlantic Slave Trade" ): Culture, UNESCO.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「The Slave Route Project」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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