Baku Initiative Group Hosts Conference at UN Headquarters
The Baku Initiative Group recently organized an international conference titled “Towards Independence and Fundamental Freedoms: The Role of the C-24 in Ending Colonialism” on June 20, 2024, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The event, held within the framework of the annual meeting of the United Nations Special Committee on the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples (C-24), brought together representatives and leaders from various territories currently under the occupation of France and the Netherlands.
The conference featured discussions on decolonization, human rights violations, and the struggle for independence in regions like New Caledonia, French Polynesia, and others. Despite challenges, the Baku Initiative Group reaffirmed its commitment to supporting colonial territories in their quest for self-determination.
Participants expressed gratitude to Azerbaijan for amplifying their voices on the global stage and pledged to continue their efforts within the UN system. An impactful political declaration was adopted at the conference, emphasizing the need for collective action to end colonialism and uphold fundamental freedoms.