加纳总统 John Dramani Mahama 先生宣布，加纳在联合国成功推动跨大西洋奴隶贸易被认定为危害人类罪的重大胜利，是整个非洲乃至全球非洲裔人民的共同胜利。

总统回国时发表讲话，对传统领袖、政府官员和民众的热烈欢迎表示感谢，并强调这一成就已超越国界。他将此刻描述为建立在团结、坚持和全球合作基础上的集体胜利。

"这不仅是加纳的胜利，更是全体非洲人民、全球非洲裔群体以及世界上所有良知之士广泛联盟的胜利。"

总统指出，数十年来国际社会对跨大西洋奴隶贸易问题的处理始终零散割裂，那些孤立的承认与道歉远未能体现这场不公的深重程度。

他解释说，加纳推动这项决议的领导作用旨在巩固这些努力，并将这一问题牢牢置于全球最高平台。通过这样做，该决议确立了对奴隶贸易作为最严重反人类罪行的统一权威认定。

"我们此举的意义在于将所有努力整合起来，将其置于全球最高平台，并记录在案 -- 这是最严重的反人类罪行。"

这项获得 123 个国家支持的决议，标志着全球对历史上最黑暗篇章之一达成更清晰、更一致认知的决定性一步。

成功背后的外交与集体努力

总统将这一成就归功于加纳外交团队和国际合作伙伴的奉献。他特别提到加纳外交部长 Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa 阁下为争取各国支持所做出的广泛努力。

总统表示，这项工作的筹备阶段开展了广泛的外交斡旋，加纳代表奔走多国争取决议支持。

他特别感谢加纳常驻联合国代表团、加纳驻美大使 Victor Smith 先生及其外交团队的贡献："我提供了方向指引，而他们落实了具体工作。" 强调成功源于多方协作。

总统还向加勒比共同体（CARICOM）及其他虽未直接遭受奴隶贸易影响却支持加纳立场的国际伙伴致谢。

Mahama 总统指出，该决议不仅是历史性宣言，更对正义、尊严与真理具有深远意义。他强调承认历史不仅是为了审视过去，更是为了应对其持久影响："这不仅关乎过去，更关乎正义、尊严与真理，关乎确保奴隶制的遗产不被遗忘或轻视。"

通过在联合国正式记录此事，决议消除了模糊空间，为未来讨论赔偿正义奠定了更坚实基础，同时确保奴隶贸易的叙事建立在清晰的全球共识之上。

谈及加纳的领导力与历史传承，总统将此次成就置于加纳历史脉络中，指出加纳再次展现了国际舞台上的道义领导力。他将此刻与加纳自独立运动以来对正义与人尊严的长期承诺相联系 -- 作为非盟等重要合作伙伴，加纳在重塑全球历史责任话语体系方面始终发挥着核心作用。

总统强调，这一领导力体现了植根于倡导公平与平等的一贯国家认同。"这与我们从独立至今捍卫正义和人类尊严的历史一脉相承。" 他郑重表示。

在庆祝这一里程碑时，Mahama 总统明确指出，该决议标志着漫长进程的开始而非终点。他表示加纳将与国际伙伴合作，将这一象征性胜利转化为切实成果。

工作重点将包括与加共体《赔偿正义十点计划》展开协作，该计划通过发展、教育和赔偿倡议为解决奴隶制遗留问题规划了路径。

"这项决议仅仅是个开始。远非终点。我们将与合作伙伴共同努力，将这场道义胜利转化为具体成果。"

总统强调了持续对话、教育和纪念活动的重要性，这些举措旨在确保历史经验能为当下及未来的政策制定提供借鉴。

自豪与反思的共同时刻

Mahama 总统在总结中将该决议描述为不仅是加纳的骄傲时刻，更是整个非洲乃至全球非洲侨民的荣光。他对促成这一成就的支持与鼓励表示感谢，指出这展现了团结一心所能实现的可能。

"这是加纳的骄傲时刻，是非洲的骄傲时刻，也是世界各地非洲裔人民的骄傲时刻。"

随着加纳继续前进，重点将转向如何利用这一势头，确保在联合国取得的认可能够带来切实而持久的变革。

Mahama: UN Slave Trade Resolution Victory Belongs to Entire Africa

President John Dramani Mahama has declared that Ghana’s success at the United Nations in securing recognition of the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade as a grave crime against humanity is a shared victory for Africa and people of African descent worldwide.

Speaking upon his return to Ghana, the President expressed gratitude for the warm reception from traditional leaders, government officials, and citizens, emphasizing that the achievement extends far beyond national boundaries. He described the moment as one of collective triumph built on unity, persistence, and global cooperation.

“This is a victory not only for Ghana. It is a victory for a broad coalition of all Africans, all people of African descent, and indeed all people of good conscience around the world”.

President Mahama highlighted that for decades, the issue of the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade had been addressed in fragmented ways, with isolated acknowledgements and apologies that failed to capture the full magnitude of the injustice.

He explained that Ghana’s leadership in advancing the resolution was aimed at consolidating these efforts and placing the issue firmly on the highest global platform. By doing so, the resolution establishes a unified and authoritative recognition of the slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity.

“The significance of what we did was to put it all together and put it on the highest global platform and put on record that this was the gravest crime against humanity”.

The resolution, supported by 123 countries, represents a decisive step toward a clearer and more consistent global understanding of one of history’s darkest chapters.

Diplomacy and Collective Effort Behind the Success

The President credited the achievement to the dedication of Ghana’s diplomatic team and international partners. He singled out Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa for his extensive efforts in building support across nations.

According to the President, the groundwork involved extensive engagement, with Ghana’s representatives traveling across multiple countries to secure backing for the resolution.

He also acknowledged the role of Ghana’s permanent mission to the United Nations, Ghana-US Ambassador Victor Smith and his diplomatic staff for their contributions. “I gave the guidance, but they did the legwork,” he said, underscoring the collaborative nature of the success.

The President further recognized the support of the Caribbean Community, known as CARICOM, and other global partners who aligned with Ghana’s position despite not being directly affected by the slave trade.

President Mahama described the resolution as more than a historical statement, emphasizing its broader implications for justice, dignity, and truth. He stressed that the recognition is not solely about revisiting the past but about addressing its enduring consequences.

“This is not about the past alone. It is about justice, dignity, and truth. It is about ensuring that the legacy of slavery is neither forgotten nor trivialised.”

The President noted that by placing the issue on record at the United Nations, the resolution reduces ambiguity and strengthens the foundation for future discussions on reparative justice. It also ensures that the narrative surrounding the slave trade is anchored in clarity and global consensus.

Ghana’s Leadership and Historical Continuity

Positioning the achievement within Ghana’s broader historical trajectory, President Mahama said the country has once again demonstrated moral leadership on the global stage.

He linked the moment to Ghana’s longstanding commitment to justice and human dignity, dating back to its independence movement. Working alongside the African Union and other partners, Ghana has played a central role in reshaping global discourse on historical accountability.

The President emphasized that this leadership reflects a consistent national identity rooted in advocacy for fairness and equality. “This is consistent with our history, from our independence to today, of standing for justice and human dignity,” he affirmed.

While celebrating the milestone, President Mahama made it clear that the resolution marks the beginning of a longer process rather than its conclusion. He indicated that Ghana will work with international partners to translate the symbolic victory into tangible outcomes.

A key focus will be collaboration with CARICOM’s ten point plan for reparative justice, which outlines pathways for addressing the legacy of slavery through development, education, and restitution initiatives.

“This resolution is just the beginning. It is not an end. We will work with our partners to translate this moral victory into concrete outcomes.”

The President emphasized the importance of sustained dialogue, education, and remembrance as part of efforts to ensure that the lessons of history inform present and future policies.

A Shared Moment of Pride and Reflection

In closing, President Mahama described the resolution as a proud moment not only for Ghana but for Africa and the global African diaspora. He expressed gratitude for the support and encouragement that contributed to the achievement, noting that it reflects what can be accomplished through unity and purpose.

“This is a proud moment for Ghana. It is a proud moment for Africa. It is a proud moment for people of African descent wherever they are in the world”.

As Ghana moves forward, the focus will shift toward building on this momentum, ensuring that the recognition achieved at the United Nations leads to meaningful and lasting change.

来源：Vaultz News

文：by Evans Junior Owu

翻译：无尽夏

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