Join the vital conversation on Reparations at ACSIS 2025. Africa and the Caribbean are leading powerful movements to address historical injustices, reclaim stolen heritage, and build pathways for economic repair and cultural renewal. This is not just about the past, it’s about creating a just and sustainable future. Engage with thought leaders, activists, and policymakers working to turn advocacy into action and restitution into real-world impact. Discover how these efforts open doors for investment, education, and global collaboration. Your voice and vision are needed in this transformative dialogue.
Reparations
Focus Areas
Historical Context and Justification
Unpack the legacy of transatlantic slavery, colonialism, and exploitation and the case for reparations. This session explores the historical foundations, moral imperatives, and global precedents that underpin contemporary claims for justice and accountability.
Legal and Political Framework
Examine the legal routes and political strategies being used to press for reparations, from international courts to state diplomacy. Learn how coalitions are influencing policy, shaping legislation, and demanding accountability from former colonial powers.
Economic Justice and Equity
Focus on tangible mechanisms for wealth redistribution and economic empowerment. This session explores proposals for debt relief, trade reparations, investment in development funds, and strategies to redress structural inequality.
Restitution and Cultural Reclamation
Explore efforts to return looted artefacts, archives, and heritage to African and Caribbean nations. This session highlights museum negotiations, memory work, and cultural healing as key components of reparation and dignity restoration.
Psychological and Intergenerational Impact
Acknowledge the trauma carried across generations and the urgent need for psychological healing. This session explores mental health, identity, and education as tools to confront erasure and restore cultural pride and agency.
Opposition and Public Discourse
Address the resistance and myths surrounding reparations. This session equips advocates to respond to backlash, challenge misinformation, and reshape public understanding through data, storytelling, and inclusive messaging.
Contemporary Models and Global Movements
Learn from successful campaigns in Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, and the Americas. This session showcases modern strategies from city-led reparative funds to corporate restitution and highlights the role of diasporic unity in scaling impact.
Join us in London, UK
on Friday & Saturday 21st – 22nd November 2025 at Queens Gate House, London, SW7 5JS for the premier event in the African and Caribbean business and innovation space.
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