Schlagwort: Civil Society

In August 2024, the Cameroonian Civil Society Declaration on the return of looted cultural heritage was presented in Berlin. The Declaration was received with much interest and appreciation. Participants explored ways how German actors could become involved in addressing colonial legacies and restitution together with Cameroonian partners.

The civil society statement from Cameroon on the return of objects and artefacts looted during colonisation identifies threats and opportunities for future action. It puts special emphasis on Cameroon’s relationship with its former colonial power Germany.