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Reframing return in Southern Africa: Communities and healing first

UNESCO
02 Jun 2025
Africa
Global north
RM* 08 Jun 2025

Southern Africa is spearheading a transformative shift in the restitution discourse. This shift means reframing restitution as an act of healing, justice, and empowerment for communities still grappling with the enduring scars of historical dispossession.

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