




Our Mission
"It is the mission of AFRE to engage with UN bodies, seeking to build global partnerships that support the self-determination and human rights of the Afrodescendant People."
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Ishmael Abdul-Salaam | AFRE CEO
​ UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENT
All for Reparations and Emancipation (AFRE/CURE) is an education and advocacy organization in support of reparations and self-determination for Afrodescendants across the slavery diaspora. AFRE was granted UN Consultative NGO Status in 1997
Title of the Event
"Voices of Durban: 25 Years Later — Why Identity Matters for Reparatory Justice”
Date, time and time zone
Saturday, April 11 at 11:00 AM EST
Sponsoring organization(s) or entity/ies
All for Reparations and Emancipation (AFRE); Afrodescendant Nation (ADN);
Language(s) in which the side event will be held
English
This session revisits the legacy of the World Conference against Racism (Durban 2001), where the international community formally recognized the transatlantic slave trade and slavery as crimes against humanity.
Twenty-five years later, hear directly from some of the “Voices of Durban”—individuals who were present at the historic conference and helped shape its legacy. Serving as keynote speakers, they will share firsthand reflections on the significance of the gathering and its lasting global impact. The discussion will explore why identity—particularly the recognition of Afrodescendant peoples—remains central to advancing meaningful reparations, policy change, and global solidarity, and what still must be done to fulfill Durban’s call for reparatory justice.
Location:
Virtual Online - Registration Link below
You are invited to register for a Zoom webinar!
When: Apr 11, 2026 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: “Voices of Durban: 25 Years Later — Why Identity Matters for Reparatory Justice”
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7F89VoxFSFmWhTlKD0pwyw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.​​
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