Reparations
Rehabilitating victims of serious human rights violations
Reparations in justice include financial compensation for victims of international crimes and serious human rights violations. As well as non-financial, collective or symbolic measures. They represent a key tool in restoring the dignity of victims and promoting reconciliation and social justice. From the workings of the International Criminal Court Trust Fund to the restitution of cultural assets stolen during colonization to the recognition of victims of the "Genocost" in the Democratic Republic of Congo or victims of sexual violence in the Catholic Church,, read the latest news on reparations, documented by our experts.
Restitutions: Senegal takes the African Union ‘lead’
"The restitution of our stolen heritage will remain at the heart of our agenda," said Senegal's president on Saturday, February 5, as he took the helm of the African Union. Senegal, along with others such as Algeria and Egypt, is at the forefront of the restitution debate, with its ambitious Museum of Black Civilizations. But […]
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