The conference titled “Réunion’s Independence: View on France’s Colonial Legacy and Path to Sovereignty,” organized by the Baku Initiative Group (BIG), has commenced in Baku.
The event gathers representatives of the people of Réunion advocating for independence, alongside leaders of anticolonial organizations, human rights defenders, non-governmental organization leaders, and experts in decolonization.
Discussions at the conference focus on progress toward recognizing Réunion’s right to self-determination, with the aim of including it in the agendas of international organizations and legal mechanisms.
The event serves as a platform to highlight the importance of global support for the people of Réunion in shaping their sovereign future.