apology for history of slavery

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Historical building in Leiden city center, Netherlands
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Leiden apologizes for its role in the Netherlands' history of enslavement
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Dutch royals speaking to the descendants of enslaved people during their state visit to Suriname, 1 December 2025
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Enslaved people's descendants accept Dutch King's apology in Suriname
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Prime Minister Mark Rutte speaking about the Dutch responsibility regarding its legacy of slavery during the colonial era. 19 December 2022
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Former Cabinet postponed apology for Dutch slavery past several times
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Mark Rutte and Linda Nooitmeer walk past wreathes during the national memorial ceremony about the Dutch history of slavery. 1 July 2024
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Dutch PM Rutte moved by mention during national slavery commemoration;
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Mark Rutte gives his farewell address as he prepares to step down as prime minister. 30 June 2024
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PM Rutte says goodbye: Regrets over Groningen earthquake & childcare benefits scandals
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The National Monument of Dutch Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark
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Parliament leader will not attend slavery abolition ceremony on July 1 over racism row
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Femke Halsema
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Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema thinks parliament chair Bosma should apologize for slavery
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The National Monument of Dutch Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark
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Netherlands facing four reparations claims after apology for historic ties to slavery
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The National Monument of Dutch Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark
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Netherlands looks to waive €835 name change fee for descendants of enslaved people
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The National Monument of Dutch Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark
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Joy but also criticism after king's formal apology for Dutch history of slavery
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King Willem-Alexander delivers a speech apologizing for the Dutch history of enslaving people, and participation in the slave trade. 1 July 2023
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Full English text of King Willem-Alexander's speech apologizing for history of slavery
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King Willem-Alexander gives a speech during the National Remembrance Day of Slavery Past in the Oosterpark in Amsterdam.
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King Willem-Alexander formally apologizes for Dutch history of slavery
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King Willem-Alexander, December 2022
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King Willem-Alexander will give speech on slavery commemoration, apology to be expected
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Primary school classroom
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Dutch history teachers think children should learn about slavery from the age of 7
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King Willem-Alexander at a photo shoot ahead of his 2022 Christmas Address in December
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Advocacy groups praise King Willem-Alexander’s words about slavery
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King Willem-Alexander during the photo shoot before his 2022 Christmas speech. December 2022
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Full text in English of King Willem-Alexander's 2022 Christmas speech
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King Willem-Alexander during the photo shoot before his 2022 Christmas speech. December 2022
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Dutch King addresses slavery era, injustice, and financial woes in Christmas speech
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Tweede Kamer
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Members of Parliament mainly positive about Rutte's slavery speech
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A tronco, the multiple foot stocks used for restraining enslaved people from the 17th through 19th centuries
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Cabinet approves €200 million fund for history of slavery social programs, education
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Prime Minister Mark Rutte offers formal apologies for the Dutch history of slavery during a speech in The Hague. 19 December 2022
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Video & Full English text of Prime Minister Rutte’s speech with apologies for slavery