1838day.year
Future abolitionist Frederick Douglass escapes from slavery.
Frederick Douglass makes his daring escape from slavery.
On 3 September 1838, Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey, who would become known as Frederick Douglass, escaped from slavery in Maryland. Disguised as a sailor and carrying borrowed identification papers, he traveled by train and steamboat to reach Philadelphia and then New York City. His successful flight to freedom launched his career as an influential writer, orator, and leading voice of the abolitionist movement. Douglass’s autobiographies and speeches galvanized anti-slavery sentiment across America and abroad. His story remains a powerful testament to resilience and the pursuit of justice.
1838
abolitionist
Frederick Douglass
slavery
1981day.year
The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, an international bill of rights for women, is instituted by the United Nations.
The United Nations adopts the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).
On September 3, 1981, the United Nations formally institutes CEDAW, often described as an international bill of rights for women. The treaty obliges signatory states to eliminate legal, economic, and social barriers to women's equality. It addresses issues such as education, employment, healthcare, and political participation. Member countries commit to abolish discriminatory laws and practices undermining women's rights. Over 180 nations eventually ratify CEDAW, making it a cornerstone of global gender equality efforts. The convention serves as a benchmark for legal reforms and advocacy campaigns worldwide.
1981
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
bill of rights
United Nations
2001day.year
In Belfast, Protestant loyalists begin a picket of Holy Cross, a Catholic primary school for girls.
Protesters block access to Holy Cross Catholic girls' primary school in Belfast, sparking a tense community standoff.
On September 3, 2001, a group of Protestant loyalists in Belfast began picketing Holy Cross Girls' Primary School, a Catholic institution. The protestors blocked school entrances and harassed parents and children on their way to classes. The tense standoff lasted for weeks and drew widespread media coverage. Parents and pupils required police escorts for safety amid daily confrontations. The events highlighted the deep sectarian divisions that persisted despite the Northern Ireland peace process. Community leaders and international observers called for calm and reconciliation to protect vulnerable children.
2001
Belfast
loyalists
picket of Holy Cross
primary school