By Aaron Humes: On Wednesday, March 25, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a pivotal resolution acknowledging the transatlantic trafficking of enslaved Africans and chattel enslavement as “the gravest crime against humanity.” This resolution, led by Ghana, received unanimous support from all CARICOM member states and was symbolically announced on the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade.
The resolution not only recognizes the immense scale and brutality of these historical injustices but also calls for the establishment of reparations frameworks aimed at addressing the long-lasting repercussions faced by affected communities.
In a special message, the CARICOM Reparations Commission expressed appreciation for the resolution, emphasizing the urgent need for remembrance, education, and healing. “…the CARICOM Reparations Commission pays tribute to the 15 million African men, women, and children who endured the horrors of chattel enslavement for over three hundred years in the Americas. We remember the untold suffering caused by the trauma of the Middle Passage, the brutality of slavery and the despair of being denied their humanity, their freedom and their dignity,” stated the Commission. It continued, “…we also remember their countless acts of courage and defiance against a racialized system of European domination. We honour their relentless resistance towards ending one of the greatest injustices in human history, which was perpetrated against African people.”
As part of its ongoing commitment to reparations, CARICOM is urging the international community to actively engage in discussions surrounding restitution and comprehensive reparatory programs. The Commission reiterated that the unresolved legacies of African chattel enslavement and transatlantic trafficking continue to perpetuate global inequalities.
The celebration of this historic resolution coincides with the declaration of the African Union Decade for Reparations (2026 – 2035), which aims to strengthen collaboration between Africa, the Caribbean, and the wider diaspora in the pursuit of reparatory justice.
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By Aaron Humes: On Wednesday, March 25, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a pivotal resolution acknowledging the transatlantic trafficking of enslaved Africans and chattel enslavement as “the gravest crime against humanity.” This resolution, led by Ghana, received unanimous support from all CARICOM member states and was symbolically announced on the International Day of Remembrance
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