Declaration adopted at international conference on neocolonialism in Baku

On February 19, a declaration was adopted following the international conference on "Neocolonialism and Global Inequality" held in Baku, Azerbaijan, organized by the Baku Initiative Group (BIG).

According to Report, the declaration states that participants, recognizing the historical and structural causes of global inequality, support the rights of peoples to self‑determination and sovereignty over natural resources, regard decolonization as a continuing commitment, and affirm adherence to the principle of international solidarity. The participants called for reforms in international institutions, stronger efforts to combat inequality, enhanced scientific research and public dialogue, and the promotion of fair partnerships that respect sovereignty.

The Baku Initiative Group was commended for its contribution to the global decolonization process through the Virtual Colonialism Museum.

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An international conference on "Neocolonialism and Global Inequality" has opened in Baku, Report informs.

The event is being attended for the first time by anthropologists and psychotherapists working directly on the ground with indigenous populations of colonial territories, as well as leaders of independence movements active in these territories, and researchers specializing in neocolonialism.

At today's conference, participants are expected to discuss the study of the traumatic and social experiences of peoples subjected to colonization in various social and cultural contexts, as well as the structural problems arising from the illegal actions of colonial powers.

Access to information for documenting, analyzing, and presenting this experience at the international level will also be on the event's agenda.

Issues related to the integration of digital and scientific platforms with the relevant virtual systems of international organizations, as well as ensuring accessibility of experts and court materials for international research groups studying colonialism, will also be discussed today.

The event is being organized by the Baku Initiative Group (BIG).