Ghana to advance reparatory justice at first major gathering since landmark UN resolution
Summary
Ghana is hosting a conference in its capital, Accra, to push forward efforts for reparatory justice related to the transatlantic slave trade. This event is the first major meeting since the United Nations passed a resolution calling the trafficking of enslaved Africans the gravest crime against humanity. Leaders and experts from over 80 countries will discuss ways to make the resolution's goals into actions.Key Facts
- Ghana is hosting a three-day conference called "Next Steps" starting in Accra to advance reparations for the transatlantic slave trade.
- The UN passed a resolution recognizing the trafficking of enslaved Africans as a grave crime, with 123 countries voting in favor, while the US, Israel, and Argentina voted against it.
- The conference includes heads of state, ministers, historians, civil society members, and legal experts from more than 80 countries.
- A special event on June 19 at Osu Castle will honor Juneteenth, which marks the end of slavery in the US.
- The conference aims to create a framework and global panels to advance reparatory justice and restitution worldwide.
- The transatlantic slave trade lasted roughly 400 years, from the early 1500s to the late 1800s.
- The event builds on previous African efforts for reparations, marking a shift toward dialogue and justice rather than symbolic gestures.
- Recent related developments include France discussing reparations for its role in slavery and the Vatican apologizing for its past role in supporting slavery.
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