Islam Abolishes Slavery As is often the case with revolutionary movements, early Islam encountered fierce opposition from many elites. The Quraysh, for example, who controlled trade in the Holy City of Makkah – a business from which they profited greatly – had no...

Held every year on 24 January, World Day for African and Afro descendant Culture celebrates the many vibrant cultures of the African continent and African Diasporas around the world, and promotes them as an effective lever for sustainable development, dialogue and...