Faith and Ethical Communities Unite to Champion Reparative Justice for Africans and People of African Descent
Aligned with the African Union (AU) 2025 theme, “Justice and African justice, through reparation,” The two-day workshop will be held from 27 to 28 February 2025 at the Kuriftu Resort and the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The initiative aims to address the lasting impacts of the transatlantic slave trade, slavery and colonization, while promoting rehabilitation and compensation in affected communities.
By SECAM (Symposium on the Conference of Bishops of Africa and Madagascar), AU Catholic Pastors, HWPL (Culture of Heaven, World Peace, Restoration of Light), Copab (PAN Conference on African Ethics and Bioethics), IAPD-AFRICA (IAPD-AFRICA (IAPD -AFRICIAD ASSICORADIAL Peace and Development), URI (United Religious Initiative) and other key partners, cooperation with citizens, the Board of Expatriate Directors (CIDO) of the Commission on Citizens will gather AU officials, diplomats, religious leaders, scholars, human rights advocates and policy makers to advance the AU’s compensation agenda.
Calls for Justice of Compensation
For centuries, Africans and Africans have endured the consequences of historical injustice, including economic disenfranchise, social marginalization and psychological trauma. The legacy of today’s slavery, colonization, apartheid and genocide continues to affect the community. Recognizing this, the AU is committed to addressing these issues through comprehensive policy, advocacy and global engagement.
Ghana is the leader of the reparation movement, making a significant contribution to the cause through initiatives such as the Year of Return in 2019. The workshop aims to build on such efforts by amplifying the voices of justice based on faith and moral organizations.
Highlights of the seminar agenda
The two-day event will feature a diversified program, including keynote speeches, group discussions and a faith-based compensation perspective.
exist Day 1 (February 27, 2025)the seminar will be held at Kuriftu Resort African Village, starting with keynote speeches by the African Union Commission (AUC) and the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), director of the UNESCO Liaison Office. A panel will follow, which includes perspectives from traditional African religions, Judaism, Christianity and Islam, as well as insights from diaspora and global faith leaders. The special session will focus on the moral and ethical requirements of indemnification and contributed by HWPL, URI, All African Church Conferences (AACC), Cido and Secam. An open forum will provide participants with opportunities for dialogue and policy advice, ending with a dinner hosted by SECAM for all participants.
exist Day 2 (February 28, 2025)the event will be moved to the African Union Commission. The agenda will include speeches on transnational trauma, genocide and peacebuilding initiatives in Africa, as well as discussions on economic reparations, including microfinance opportunities. International perspectives on the promotion of justice through reparations will also be explored. The event will be signed and signed and presented for the judicial declaration of Africans and Africans, and then end the speech and commitments of the participating organizations.
Expected results
The workshop aims to raise awareness among faith communities and within the public about restoring justice. It aims to create a coalition of organizations based on faith and ethics that are committed to this cause and work with the African Union to develop policy recommendations and roadmaps for action. Additionally, formal commitment documents supporting the AU 2025 compensation topic will be produced as the result of the workshop.
Unified litigation
The workshop highlighted the important role of faith and ethical communities in shaping public opinion, influencing policies and promoting reconciliation. By working with AU and global stakeholders, these organizations can play a transformative role in the principles of justice and restoration for Africans and Africans.
Distributed by Apo Group on behalf of the Bishops’ Conference Seminar on behalf of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM).
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Ms. Stephen Okello
SECAM Liaison Officer Joins African Union
e-mail: secamauliaisonoffice@gmail.com
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