About

A keynote by Professor Sir Hilary Beckles on reparations, followed by a dialogue with Dr. Nozizwe Dube and Prof. Dr. Wayne Modest at Pakhuis de Zwijger on 13 November at 20:00.

What to expect

The evening opens with a keynote by Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, chair of the CARICOM Reparations Commission, for 'Reparations: A Dialogue of Decency'.

  • Historical, economic and legal case for reparative justice
  • Dialogue with Dr. Nozizwe Dube and Wayne Modest
  • Moderator: Aldith Hunkar
  • Discussion on what genuine repair requires

Questions

When does Reparations – A Dialogue of Decency start and end?

Reparations – A Dialogue of Decency runs Friday, 13 November 2026, 20:00.

Where is Reparations – A Dialogue of Decency?

Reparations – A Dialogue of Decency takes place at Pakhuis de Zwijger, Piet Heinkade 179, Amsterdam.

How much are tickets for Reparations – A Dialogue of Decency?

Tickets for Reparations – A Dialogue of Decency cost €11 on the official ticket shop.

How can I register?

Book through the registration page:

tickets.dezwijger.nl

What is the evening about?

The Dutch government and the King have formally apologised for the Netherlands' role in transatlantic slavery and the slave trade.

The evening asks how to move from recognition to structural repair, and who decides.

Amsterdam

Getting there

Pakhuis de Zwijger, Piet Heinkade 179, 1019 HC Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL

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