WILLEMSTAD – Fundashon Museo Tula is inviting the Curaçao community to participate in a public discussion on reparatory justice and the lasting consequences of slavery and colonialism. The event, titled “Kòrsou i Hustisia Reparativo” (Curaçao and Reparatory Justice), will take place on Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Museo Tula, located at Landhuis Kenepa.
The discussion will feature Curaçao Parliament member Suzanne Camelia-Römer, who will share her reflections and conclusions from the Third CARICOM Regional Conference on Reparations, held in Barbados in September.
Plantation House Knip - Tula Museum
The event is free and open to the public. Participants can register in advance through the museum's website, www.fundashonmuseotula.com.
The conference in Barbados brought together government representatives, parliamentarians, experts and advocates of reparatory justice from across the Caribbean, Africa and the African diaspora.
Its main objective was to assess progress in addressing the historical injustices of slavery and colonialism and to identify the next steps toward achieving reparatory justice.
One of the central subjects discussed was CARICOM's revised Ten-Point Plan for Reparatory Justice, which outlines several approaches to addressing the historical and continuing consequences of slavery.
The plan includes recognition of historical responsibility, compensation, economic development, education, healthcare, cultural heritage preservation and measures to address inequalities that remain visible in Caribbean societies.
Growing International Attention to Reparations
The discussion about reparatory justice has gained renewed international attention.
On March 25, 2026, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution introduced by Ghana recognizing the transatlantic trafficking and racial enslavement of Africans as among the gravest crimes against humanity.
The resolution represents an important development in international recognition of the historical harm caused by slavery and its continuing consequences.
However, the recognition does not mean that an international agreement has been reached on the payment of reparations.
Questions concerning responsibility, compensation and the practical implementation of reparatory justice remain subjects of international discussion.
What Does Reparatory Justice Mean for Curaçao?
For Curaçao, the issue carries particular historical and social significance because of the island's deep connections to the transatlantic slave trade, plantation slavery and Dutch colonial rule.
According to Fundashon Museo Tula, the debate extends beyond historical recognition and raises fundamental questions about Curaçao's identity, social development and future.
The foundation believes reparatory justice should not be viewed exclusively as a discussion about events that occurred centuries ago.
Instead, it also involves examining the consequences that slavery and colonialism have left behind and considering what measures could contribute to a more equitable society.
Through the November 8 discussion, Museo Tula hopes to encourage an open, informal and constructive exchange of ideas among residents.
The foundation is inviting everyone interested in Curaçao's history, culture, social justice and development to attend and participate.
The event will also provide an opportunity for residents to learn more about the discussions taking place within CARICOM and the wider international community regarding reparations.
Traditional food and beverages will be available for purchase during the gathering.
Fundashon Museo Tula emphasizes that understanding the past is essential to shaping Curaçao's future and hopes the discussion will contribute to greater public awareness of reparatory justice and its potential significance for the island.