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At the outset, Leaphart addressed concerns regarding the internal UN communication that indicated his organization's written statement would not be published on the conference's intranet. He emphasized that this decision represented an instance of discrimination and called for assistance from the conference president to reverse the decision. Leaphart asserted that the language of their written statement had been appropriate and moderate in nature.
Key Points of the Written Statement
The written statement mentioned several significant topics, including:
- Reparations for the Transatlantic Slave Trade: Leaphart underscored the need for discussions around reparations, linking it to historical injustices.