Touria Meliani
Touria Meliani is a Dutch politician and member of the GreenLeft party, serving as an alderman in Amsterdam. She is known for her work on inclusion and anti-discrimination policies. Meliani played a pivotal role in the recent initiative to make Anton de Kom's book 'Wij slaven van Suriname' freely available in Amsterdam's libraries, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the contributions of people of color in resistance movements.
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Recent news mentions
Amsterdam's councilor Touria Meliani has acknowledged the public's call for changes to the statue.
Beeld Anton de Kom houdt gemoederen in Amsterdam bezig – de Ware Tijd
Suriname· 2026-02-25
The deputy mayor Touria Meliani said it would be an experimental antidote to a growing 'monoculture' in the city’s nightlife.
Amsterdam nightclub scheme becomes flashpoint in Dutch city planning rows | Netherlands
United Kingdom· 2025-08-09
Touria Meliani was present at the commemoration for the Roma and Sinti.
Woonwagengemeenschap spreekt bij herdenking: ’Overheid was medeplichtig, tijd voor excuses aan Roma en Sinti’ | Binnenland
Netherlands· 2025-05-04
Amsterdam's alderwoman Touria Meliani emphasizes the importance of recognizing lesser-known resistance heroes.
Amsterdammers mogen ‘Wij slaven van Suriname’ gratis afhalen – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-02-23
