Ghana Hosts Major Global Conference on Reparatory Justice in Accra
Ghana is currently hosting a three-day conference in Accra, dubbed "Next Steps," to advance the global pursuit of reparatory justice. The event, which began on Wednesday, brings together heads of state, government officials, civil society representatives, and experts from over 80 countries. It marks the first major gathering on the issue since the United Nations adopted a landmark resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans as the gravest crime against humanity. Participants aim to pursue actionable commitments for reconciliation and restitution.
Ghana is hosting a significant three-day conference in its capital, Accra, focused on advancing the continent's push for reparatory justice. The event, titled "Next Steps," commenced on Wednesday, June 17, gathering participants from more than 80 countries.
This conference is the first major international assembly on the issue since the adoption of a landmark United Nations (UN) resolution. The UN resolution notably declared the trafficking of enslaved Africans as the gravest crime against humanity, providing a foundation for these discussions.
Attendees at the Accra conference include heads of state and government, ministers, civil society representatives, historians, researchers, and legal experts. Their collective objective is to formulate actionable commitments pertaining to reconciliation and restitution.
The gathering underscores Ghana's role in driving the discourse around reparatory justice and building on the momentum generated by the recent UN declaration.
(Source: The Guardian World)
