MAN-PIN MP Questions Curaçao’s Role in Kingdom Position on UN Slavery Resolution
WILLEMSTAD – Member of Parliament Suzanne Camelia-Römer (MAN-PIN) has requested clarification from Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas regarding the Kingdom’s stance on a recent United Nations resolution on slavery.
The resolution recognizes slavery as one of the gravest crimes against humanity. However, the Kingdom of the Netherlands chose to abstain from voting, a decision that has raised questions within Curaçao’s political arena.
In written questions to the government, Camelia-Römer suggests that Curaçao may not have been consulted prior to the decision, despite provisions in the Kingdom Charter requiring consultation on matters that affect the interests of the country.
She described the issue as particularly sensitive for Curaçaoan society, noting that it touches on historical dignity and fundamental rights within the Kingdom.
The MP is seeking clarity on whether Curaçao was involved in shaping the Kingdom’s position and, if so, what input the island provided. If no consultation took place, she is asking how the government evaluates the situation in which an international stance was adopted without Curaçao’s participation.
Camelia-Römer also wants to know what steps the government intends to take to safeguard Curaçao’s constitutional rights in future Kingdom-level decisions that directly impact the island.
The questions add to the broader discussion on the balance of power within the Kingdom and the extent to which Caribbean countries are involved in shaping international policy positions.