Opportunity Description:
Applications are invited for submission of abstracts for a research workshop titled “Towards a Pan-African Reparations Agenda: Contestations, Disputations and Prospects.” The workshop will be convened at the Centre for African Studies (CAS), University of Cape Town, South Africa, and aims to provide a platform for academic engagement on reparative justice and related global movements.
The workshop focuses on the growing global discourse around reparations linked to slavery, colonialism, apartheid, and systemic racial oppression, alongside movements such as Black Lives Matter and the decolonisation of knowledge.
Details:
• Opportunity: Call for Abstracts (Research Workshop)
• Organisation: University of Cape Town (CAS, IJR, IDCPPA)
• Location: South Africa
• Event Date: 4 June 2026 (9:30 AM – 3:30 PM)
• Submission Deadline: 30 April 2026
Key Themes:
• Pan-African and global reparations agenda
• Reparative justice and historical injustices
• Restitution of cultural artefacts and knowledge
• Legal, political, and economic claims for reparations
• Decolonisation and global African movements
Eligibility & Preference:
• Academics, researchers, and students
• Individuals working in international law, human rights, or related fields
• Strong research and academic writing skills
What This Offers:
• Opportunity to present research in an academic setting
• Platform for critical discussions on reparative justice
• Engagement with global scholars and experts
• Contribution to evolving discourse on Pan-African reparations
Application Process:
• Submit an abstract (max 500 words) with name, affiliation, and email
• Email: cas@uct.ac.za
• More details: https://lnkd.in/dz2P8VaY
