Ghana will host a major international conference on reparatory justice in June 2026, following the adoption of a landmark resolution by the United Nations recognising the trans-Atlantic enslavement of Africans as one of the most serious crimes against humanity.

The three-day event is scheduled to take place in Accra from June 17 to 19, under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama, who also serves as the African Union’s Champion for Reparations.

The meeting follows strong international backing for the UN resolution, which was supported by 123 member states, and is expected to build momentum toward addressing historical injustices linked to slavery.

Organisers say the gathering, described as a High-Level Next Steps Conference, will assemble global leaders, policymakers, scholars, legal practitioners, historians, activists, and representatives of international bodies.

Discussions will centre on converting the UN resolution into actionable strategies, including the development of policies, institutional structures, and coordinated global efforts to advance reparations.

An outcome document is expected to outline a unified approach toward sustained international engagement and practical implementation of reparatory justice initiatives.

As part of the programme, participants will also observe Juneteenth on June 19 at Christiansborg Castle, a historic site associated with the trans-Atlantic slave trade. The event is anticipated to draw participation from African and diaspora communities, particularly from the United States.

The conference is also aimed at strengthening Africa’s collective stance on reparations while enhancing partnerships with the global African diaspora and other international stakeholders.

Additional information on participation and accreditation is available through the conference platform managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.