Joyce Bawah Mogtari, an advisor to Ghana’s President Mahama, is urging global action following the United Nations’ landmark resolution recognizing slavery as a crime against humanity. She asserts that international acknowledgement is insufficient and must be followed by concrete steps toward reparative justice for those impacted by the historical practice. Mogtari emphasizes the need to define and implement meaningful reparations, moving beyond symbolic gestures. The resolution itself represents a significant step in acknowledging the lasting harms caused by slavery and the transatlantic slave trade. However, Mogtari contends that the international community now faces the critical task of translating this recognition into tangible action. This includes addressing systemic inequalities and providing redress for centuries of exploitation and oppression. The call for reparative justice signals a growing international movement demanding accountability for the legacies of slavery.