The Emancipation Act refers to legislation that abolished slavery in various countries. One of the most notable examples is the British Emancipation Act of 1833, which freed enslaved people in the British Empire. This act marked a significant step towards human rights and equality, as it aimed to end the inhumane practice of slavery. In the United States, the Emancipation Proclamation, issued by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, declared the freedom of enslaved people in Confederate states. While it did not immediately free all enslaved individuals, it was a crucial turning point in the fight against slavery and paved the way for the eventual passage of the 13th Amendment, which formally abolished slavery in the U.S.