A ray of sunshine falls on the Ark of Return Memorial, outside #UnitedNations Headquarters in #NYC. Designed by Rodney Leon, an American architect of Haitian descent, the Permanent Memorial to Honour the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade pays tribute to the courage of slaves, abolitionists and other unsung heroes. It's also an important reminder of the devastating and lingering consequences of the slave trade. ⠀ "Descendants of enslaved Africans and people of African descent are still fighting for equal rights and freedoms around the world”, said UN Secretary General antonioguterres on Monday's #RememberSlavery Day.” “Today and every day, we reject the legacy of this horrific crime against humanity.” Join us in honouring the victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade by advocating for equality and justice for all. ⠀ 📸: UN Visitors Services / MF Page #StandUp4HumanRights #GlobalGoals