Ghana has renewed its call for global justice and equality, urging the international community to move beyond remembrance and take meaningful steps to uphold human dignity in the wake of slavery’s legacy.
Speaking at a high-level event at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa emphasised that reflecting on the transatlantic slave trade must come with a responsibility to act.
He noted that honouring victims requires acknowledging the humanity that was denied to them and strengthening efforts to build a world grounded in equality, justice, and respect for all.
The event formed part of activities marking the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, which seeks global recognition of slavery as one of history’s gravest injustices.
John Dramani Mahama led Ghana’s delegation to the gathering, reinforcing the country’s position in ongoing international discussions on reparatory justice and the long-term impact of slavery on African people and the diaspora.
Ghana’s participation aligns with broader efforts to push for formal recognition of the transatlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity while advocating policies that address its enduring consequences.
