One of the most ambitious poject in terms of eduction in the field was initiated by UNESCO, "Breaking the Silence" spans over several years and involves the participation of schools from 24 countries in Africa, Americas and Europe. According to the organisation, the goal of projet is : The goal of the project is increased awareness of the causes and consequences of the Transatlantic Slave Trade - including modern forms of slavery and racism - through educational exchanges, sharing best practice and developing and diffusing educational material.
El objetivo del proyecto es aumentar la concientización de las causas y consecuencias del Comercio Transatlántico de Esclavos -incluidas formas modernas de esclavitud y racismo- a través de intercambios educativos, compartiendo buenas prácticas y desarrollando y difundiendo material educativo.