On March 25, 2023, the UN General Assembly adopted a Ghana-led resolution that recognized the trafficking and enslavement of Africans as 'the gravest crime against humanity,' passing with 123 votes in favor, while only three countries voted against it: the United States, Israel, and Argentina. The resolution urges formal apologies, reparatory justice, and the return of looted cultural property. Notably, the UK and all EU member states abstained from the vote, reflecting a reluctance in the West to confront the historical implications of transatlantic slavery. Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama described the resolution as a crucial step towards healing and reparative justice, emphasizing the need to acknowledge the enduring consequences of slavery. Critics from the UK and EU expressed concerns that the resolution could create a 'hierarchy of historical atrocities,' arguing that it might undermine other historical injustices. However, advocates assert that recognizing slavery's impact is essential for addressing ongoing inequalities and injustices. The resolution is viewed as a significant political and moral milestone, shifting the discourse on reparations from the margins to the center of international dialogue, and prompting further discussions on historical accountability and justice.