The Evolution of Reparations into Contemporary Remedies

This discussion explores the subject of reparations and access to justice for communities ravaged by crimes against humanity and the catastrophic repercussions of colonialism that continue to this day.

To contextualize theoretical and ethical debates currently taking place in Germany, this event delves into the evolution of the basic legal right to reparation, the challenges petitioners from countries in the Global South must overcome, and the new efforts by advocates and academics to “decolonize” international human rights law itself.