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Government reports concrete follow-up steps after slavery apology

📅 22 April 2024

The government informed Parliament about measures following its apology, including funding for social initiatives, educational work, research, and a free surname-change scheme. Descendant...

Mark Rutte apologizes on behalf of the Dutch government

📅 19 Desèmber 2022

Prime Minister Mark Rutte apologized at the National Archives for the Dutch state’s role in slavery and addressed enslaved people and descendants worldwide. The announcement also committed €200...

Cabinet details follow-up to slavery apology and remembrance committee

📅 14 Yüni 2024

A parliamentary letter set out a remembrance committee and a grant scheme for social initiatives, with descendants and communities across the Kingdom involved in shaping the process. It represents...

Dutch government apologizes for the state’s role in slavery

📅 19 Desèmber 2022

Prime Minister Mark Rutte apologized on behalf of the Dutch government for the state’s historical role in slavery and its continuing effects. The government announced a €200 million fund for...