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About the campaign
Decolonize Politics is a grassroots campaign dedicated to sparking open dialogue, driving systemic change, and building powerful coalitions to dismantle colonial legacies in governance. We believe in reclaiming narratives, redistributing power, and shaping a future rooted in justice and equity.
Inspiration behind the campaign
In 2023, Eden visited Brussels’ Africa Museum. At first, it seemed like any other museum: grand sculptures, glass doors and curated exhibitions. But the deeper she looked, the more disturbing the reality became. The Congolese tour guide spoke openly and frustratedly about the museum’s whitewashed portrayal of history. The horror of Belgium’s colonial rule – millions of Congolese murdered, raped, and enslaved under King Leopold II – was glossed over. The moment Eden saw a statue of King Leopold II with a small
Congolese child begging at his feet, her heart dropped. That visit changed everything. As someone from a country that resisted colonial rule, she grew up thinking colonialism was an issue of the past, but walking through Brussels afterward, she felt angry and deeply unsettled – realizing that so many nations were built on stolen wealth, stolen lives, and stolen futures. One year later, on the 140th anniversary of the Berlin Conference, she launched Decolonize Politics to fight the legacies of colonialism still shaping our world today.
Our Core Themes
Civic and Democratic Participation
Focuses on dismantling colonial-era power structures in governance and ensuring equitable participation in democracy.
Disarmament & Peacebuilding
Resisting militarization and neocolonial interventions while promoting community-led peace efforts and demilitarization.
Climate Justice
Exposing how colonial extraction economies fuel the climate crisis and uplifting Indigenous and local climate solutions.
Indigenous Rights
Supporting Indigenous self-determination, the Land Back movement, and reparations for stolen lands and resources.
Gender Justice & Feminism
Addressing the colonial roots of gender oppression and justice that includes all women and gender-diverse communities.
Digital & AI Governance
Challenging the replication of colonial biases in technology and advocating for digital sovereignty and equitable AI systems.
