UN committee says states must consider slavery reparations
By The BriefBrief
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) published guidance stating countries are legally obliged to consider reparations for the transatlantic slave trade. It says states must implement “comprehensive reparatory measures” for people of African descent and address the enduring legacy of racial discrimination.
WHO:UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)
WHAT:CERD published guidance saying states are legally obliged to consider slavery reparations and take comprehensive measures to address racial discrimination’s legacy.
WHEN:Aug 31, 2026
WHERE:Location not specified
WHY:The guidance was issued to set out states’ legal obligations under the 1965 convention on racial discrimination regarding reparations and remedies for people of African descent.
