Background

Background information about the Dutch slavery past and about (Anti-)Racism

On the websites below you will find a lot of information about the slavery history of the Netherlands, the struggle for recognition of the slavery past, about racism and the fight against racism, and about ways in which we can decolonize ourselves and society.

https://ikzeteenstap.nl/
Website with information about the dialogues that started in 2021 about the slavery history of the Netherlands. Initiated by the Advisory Board Dialogue Group on Slavery Past (2020)

https://www.ninsee.nl/
Website of the National Institute of Dutch Slavery History and Heritage

https://www.oneworld.nl/collecties/slavernijverleden/
OneWorld is an independent social enterprise with a mission: journalism for a fair and sustainable world

https://www.withuiswerk.nl/
'An incomplete reference book for people who want to delve into their fight against racism'.
Lots of information: (recent) articles organized by theme, links to TV programs about racism, white privilege, slavery history and also tips on what you can do yourself.

https://www.nationaalarchief.nl/onderzoeken/zoekhulpen/slavernijverleden
In the National Archives you will find answers to questions that relate to your life, the history of the Netherlands in relation to other countries, and society. The National Archives gives you access to the national memory.

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