UN Designates Slave Trade as ‘Gravest Crime Against Humanity’
Ghana emphasized that this initiative emphasizes justice, remembrance, and the need to confront the enduring effects of slavery, such as systemic racism and inequality. The resolution further advocates for the repatriation of cultural artifacts that have been unlawfully...
In a landmark decision, the United Nations General Assembly has formally acknowledged the enslavement of Africans during the transatlantic slave trade as an unparalleled crime against humanity.
Proposed by Ghana, the resolution not only recognizes this profound injustice but also encourages member states to contemplate issuing apologies for their roles in the slave trade and to contribute to a reparations fund. Notably, the resolution does not specify a financial amount. It passed with a significant majority, garnering 123 votes in favor, while only three nations— the United States, Israel, and Argentina— opposed it. Additionally, 52 countries, including members of the United Kingdom and the European Union, chose to abstain from the vote.
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Ghana emphasized that this initiative emphasizes justice, remembrance, and the need to confront the enduring effects of slavery, such as systemic racism and inequality. The resolution further advocates for the repatriation of cultural artifacts that have been unlawfully taken and indicates an increasing global movement towards reparative justice.