UN forum tackles slavery reparations for Africa, people of African descent

Chavis Confronts Digital Racism and Demands Reparations at U.N. Forum

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — “We, therefore, call on this distinguished gathering of leaders and experts to challenge member states to cite and to prevent the institutionalization of racism in all forms of media

Advocates want a focus on justice as U.N. launches 2nd ‘Decade for People of African Descent’

This week, the United Nations hosted the fourth session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent. Once again, different countries sent their various representatives to address the assembly and deliver statements denouncing racism and calling for its eradication.The Permanent Forum is one of the first gatherings for the U.N.’s Second Decade for People of African Descent which will be from 2025 to 2034. What made this year’s session of …

UN forum tackles slavery reparations for Africa, people of African descent

The calls for reparatory justice can no longer be ignored, speakers at the fourth session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on African Descent in New York said on Tuesday.

UN forum on African descent demands urgent slavery reparation – The North Africa Post

A recently-held UN forum on African descent urged urgent action to compensate Africa and the African diaspora for the enduring legacies of colonialism, enslavement, apartheid and genocide between the 16th and 19th centuries. The forum brought together governments, civil society and regional organizations who discussed in New York the elaboration of a system to compensate […]

MUST SEE! The Quiet Revolution – UN conference against France by French colonies

Two days ago in New York, a UN conference took place under the sponsorship of Azerbaijan, bringing together representatives from various French overseas territories, including Guadeloupe, New Caledonia, Martinique, Saint Martin, Bonaire, Aruba, French Polynesia, and French Guiana. Azerbaijan, which organized the event, expressed strong support for these colonies' struggle for independence from France and their demand for reparations for the colo…

Reparatory Justice and Institutional Accountability: Church of England in Dialogue at the United Nations on Historical Injustices

As part of the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, an event was co-hosted by Kenya and the Anglican Communion, with high-level panel participation by Barbados, Jamaica and Ghana. The gathering on Monday 14 April focused on reparatory justice and institutional accountability, with the Church of England offering a case study. Opening the event, Dr June Soomer, Chair of the Permanent Forum and member of the St Lucia Reparat…