Africa: Legacy of Slavery and Colonialism Is Still Fuelling Racism - UN Rights Chief
He said reparatory justice must include apologies, restitution and reforms as fewer than one in four countries have comprehensive anti-discrimination laws.
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Africa: Legacy of Slavery and Colonialism Is Still Fuelling Racism - UN Rights Chief
The legacy of enslavement and colonialism continues to shape the lives of Africans and people of African descent, UN human rights chief Volker Türk said on Thursday, calling for urgent action to deliver reparatory justice beyond financial compensation.
The job interview that never happens. The apartment that is suddenly no longer available. The pain that is not taken seriously in the hospital. The skills that are underestimated in school. All these are manifestations of racism experienced by descendants of Africans. With these words, the high commissioner of the UN for Rights [...]
UN rights chief: Legacy of slavery and colonialism is still fuelling racism
The legacy of enslavement and colonialism continues to shape the lives of Africans and people of African descent, UN human rights chief Volker Türk said on Thursday, calling for urgent action to deliver reparatory justice beyond financial compensation.
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