UNESCO Wilberforce Institute for the Study of Slavery and Emancipation

The UNESCO Wilberforce Institute for the Study of Slavery and Emancipation is a research center dedicated to understanding the history, causes, and impacts of slavery and its abolition. Named after William Wilberforce, a key figure in ending the slave trade, the institute conducts scholarly research, promotes education, and raises awareness about slavery’s lasting effects. It aims to deepen knowledge, support social justice, and ensure that the lessons of history help prevent slavery and human trafficking in the future.