Ghana has reaffirmed its dedication to working with the African Union (AU), the Caribbean Neighborhood (CARICOM), and the Organisation of American States (OAS) to advance the worldwide reparation agenda, following what it has described as a landmark victory for reparatory justice.
Addressing a information convention in Accra on Friday, the Minister of Overseas Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, stated Ghana would maintain momentum in pursuing historic justice, fairness, and recognition for Africans and folks of African descent.
He stated the federal government would collaborate with all member states of the United Nations, together with those who didn’t assist the initiative, to make sure efficient implementation of the decision and deepen dialogue on reparatory justice.
“Ghana will proceed to work with deep resolve to place in place the mandatory mechanisms to assist the implementation of this decision globally,” he acknowledged.
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Mr Ablakwa famous that the nation’s place was anchored in its dedication to Pan-African beliefs and justice for historic injustices, describing the event as a step in direction of addressing the enduring legacy of slavery and systemic inequalities.
He stated the federal government would interact worldwide companions, regional our bodies, and civil society actors to advertise cooperation in schooling, cultural restitution, analysis, and institutional reforms.
In line with him, the decision supplies a framework for engagement on reparations, together with requires formal apologies, restitution of cultural artefacts, and measures to handle structural discrimination.
Mr Ablakwa burdened the necessity for unity amongst stakeholders, noting that reparatory justice required a collective and forward-looking strategy grounded in dialogue and mutual respect.
He stated Ghana would align its efforts with broader continental initiatives, together with the AU’s Decade of Motion on Reparations.
The Minister described the event as a chance to shift the worldwide dialog on slavery from commemoration to motion, in direction of a extra inclusive and equitable worldwide order.
He expressed appreciation to international locations and companions that supported the decision and urged stakeholders to translate its aims into tangible outcomes that may restore dignity and promote reconciliation.
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