Thematic discussion on the situation of people of African descent in the context of the International Year for People of African Descent 2011 2011, para. 108
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The Working Group reaffirms that the slave trade and slavery are crimes against humanity and should always have been so, especially the transatlantic slave trade (Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, paragraph 13). The Working Group recognizes that reparation for the transatlantic slave trade and slavery is a human rights issue that must be addressed adequately.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Working Group of experts on people of African descent
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Economic Rights
Environment
Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
N.A.
Year
2011
Paragraph type
Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
WG People of African Descent, Report to the HRC (2011), A/HRC/18/45, para. 108.