Ghana is set to present a landmark resolution at the United Nations seeking to formally declare the transatlantic slave trade and the racialised chattel enslavement of Africans as the gravest crime against humanity.

According to diplomatic sources, the proposed resolution aims to secure global recognition of the historical injustice and its enduring impact on people of African descent worldwide. It is also expected to push for stronger international commitments toward justice, reparations, and education on the legacy of slavery.

Ghana’s move is seen as part of a broader effort by African nations and diaspora communities to address historical wrongs and promote accountability within the international system.

Officials say the resolution will highlight the scale and brutality of the transatlantic slave trade, which forcibly displaced millions of Africans over several centuries and continues to shape social and economic inequalities today.

If adopted, the resolution could mark a significant shift in how the global community acknowledges slavery, potentially influencing policies on reparations, historical justice, and human rights advocacy.

Analysts note that the proposal may generate intense debate among UN member states, particularly over its legal, moral, and financial implications.

Ghana has consistently positioned itself as a leading voice on issues of African heritage and historical justice, and this latest move reinforces its role in shaping global discourse on slavery and its legacy.

The resolution is expected to be tabled in the coming sessions of the United Nations, with discussions likely to attract widespread international attention.