Federation Afro Diaspora Network Pays Official Visit to the Surinamese Embassy Amsterdam, 8 May 2026 On Thursday, 7 May 2026, the Federation Afro Diaspora Network conducted a constructive official visit to the Embassy of the Republic of Suriname, where the delegation was received by the Ambassador of Suriname, His Excellency Mr. Ricardo Panka. During the meeting, the introduction of the Federation and its objectives formed the central focus of the discussion. The Federation emphasized the...

FADN calls for concrete steps following apologies for slavery past Amsterdam, 13 April 2026 – During a roundtable dialogue held on 11 April and organized by the Federation of Afro Diaspora Network (FADN), it was concluded that the recognition and apologies by the Dutch State and the Royal House for the slavery past must be translated into concrete and consistent policy measures. The meeting was prompted, among other factors, by the Netherlands’ abstention in the vote on UN Resolution...

Amsterdam, 12 February 2026 – The Federatie Afro Diaspora Netwerk (FADN) expresses its serious concern regarding recent developments affecting the Saramaccan communities in the Interior of Suriname. According to reports, the Korps Politie Suriname (KPS), in cooperation with the Nationaal Leger, is preparing to proceed with the forced eviction of Indigenous and Tribal communities without prior consultation or adequate notice. FADN calls upon the authorities in Suriname to respect the rights,...