On February 10, 2025, the African Union (AU), through its Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC), hosted a pivotal Symposium in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to launch the 2025 Theme of the Year: “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations.” African Union
🗣️ Objective and Significance
The symposium aimed to demystify the AU’s roadmap for the 2025 theme and promote collaboration among AU organs, Member States, civil society organizations, and the African diaspora. This initiative underscores the AU’s commitment to addressing historical injustices and promoting equity and justice for Africans and people of African descent. African Union
🤝 Collaborative Efforts
The event was organized in collaboration with various stakeholders, including:
- AMANI Africa
- Ethiopian CSOs Council
- FEMNET
- Reform Initiatives
- Pan-African Lawyers Union
- Trust Africa
- Tax Justice Network-Africa
- Stop the Bleeding Campaign
These partnerships reflect a unified approach to advancing the reparations agenda and fostering a collective commitment to justice and healing. African Union ECOSOCC
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