The United States and Israel voted against a United Nations General Assembly resolution addressing the legacy of slavery during a session held in March 2026. The resolution focused on recognising the transatlantic slave trade and chattel enslavement of Africans as among the gravest crimes against humanity and called for greater global acknowledgment and education on the issue.
Most UN member states voted in favour of the resolution, which also encouraged measures aimed at addressing the lasting impacts of slavery, including inequality and systemic discrimination. However, the United States and Israel were among a small number of countries that voted against it.
Officials from the two countries have not widely detailed their reasoning in all reports, though past positions in similar votes have cited concerns over specific wording, scope, or political implications of such resolutions. The vote has drawn attention internationally, with differing interpretations of its significance and intent.
