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The National Monument of Dutch Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark

127 descendants of enslaved people have requested their surname be changed

12 February 2025 - 21:00

The National Monument of Dutch Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark

Netherlands looks to waive €835 name change fee for descendants of enslaved people

23 December 2023 - 07:15

Senators in favor of a law to allow parents to give children two surnames were asked to stand during a vote on the bill. 21 March 2023

Senate agrees to allow parents to give children two surnames

21 March 2023 - 17:50

Aerial photo of Utrecht

Utrecht willing to help pay to change surnames linked to slavery

7 September 2021 - 08:14

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