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UN rights chief: Legacy of slavery and colonialism is still fuelling racism

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Briefings

Volker Türk, the UN human rights chief, stated on October 8, 2026, that the historical legacy of slavery and colonialism continues to influence the lives of people of African descent. He called for urgent action to provide reparatory justice beyond just financial compensation.

Key points

• Volker Türk, the UN human rights chief, stated on October 8, 2026, that the historical legacy of slavery and colonialism continues to influence the lives of people of African descent.
• He called for urgent action to provide reparatory justice beyond just financial compensation.

Context

This briefing comes from the UN Human Rights Council, where Türk addressed the ongoing impact of historical colonial and enslavement systems on contemporary societies.

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