A global framework for reparatory justice addressing the lasting impacts of enslavement was adopted at a landmark conference in Ghana on Friday. The agreement, a strategic 18-point roadmap, focuses on fair compensation for victims and measures to alleviate debt burdens stemming from historical injustices. The conference, held in Accra, convened heads of state, government officials, and other representatives following a recent United Nations resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity. This marks the first major international meeting dedicated to implementing reparations since that UN declaration. The framework aims to move beyond solely financial compensation, addressing the broader logic of slavery’s enduring consequences. Discussions centered on concrete steps toward restorative justice for communities affected by centuries of enslavement and its aftermath. The accord signals a growing international momentum for acknowledging and addressing historical wrongs.