Belgium Condemned for Crimes Against Humanity
What Future for Reparations to the Métis of the Great Lakes Region and the Victims of Belgian Colonization?
African Futures Lab and Amnesty International Joint Press Release
Belgium Convicted of Crimes Against Humanity for Acts Committed During Colonization
In a landmark ruling, Belgium was found guilty of crimes against humanity during colonization, marking a turning point in European accountability and advancing long-overdue justice and reparations for …
Brussels Conference
"African Mothers and their Métis Children abducted by the Belgian Colonial Administration: What Progress Towards Justice and Reparations?", (May 29, 2024)
AfaLab continues its advocacy for Métis and African mothers affected by Belgian colonization, highlighting their demands for justice and reparations through research, international conferences, and …
Geneva Conference
"Biracial Children, African Mothers and Colonization: A Global Case for Reparations", (April 17, 2024)
AfaLab’s Recommendations
UN Permanent Forum of People of African Descent, April 19, 2024
At the UN Forum, AfaLab called for recognition of colonial crimes, reparations for African families, legal reform, and stronger inclusion of African voices-proposing the next session be held in …
Métis abandonnés dans la région des Grands Lacs par l'administration coloniale belge : des voix qui demandent à être entendues
Des milliers d'enfants métis abandonnés dans les Grands Lacs par la Belgique coloniale réclament justice. AfaLab et ses partenaires recueillent et amplifient leurs témoignages pour faire entendre …