Respect for human dignity, a learning that requires the commitment of all ! 

The NGO Ascendances Afro Océan-Indien has the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as its ethical charter.

Our head office is based on Reunion Island. We operate in the Indian Ocean area. We also have a network of International Referents in Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, North America and Europe who operate in their respective territories.

 We are partners and contributors of the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent Group of Experts on People of African Descent (WGEPAD).

We have launched a 2021-2023 action program “Vigilance and Mobilization, Against all forms of violence and discrimination against Young Girls and Women in the context of Covid 19”.

 We are a contributor to the calls for contributions from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the WGEPAD on

several issues such as systemic racism, police violence or environmental justice.

Today and tomorrow are built by our actions.
Biodiversity is an inestimable wealth.
Sharing this knowledge is the breadcrumb trail of our humanity
Let's build this bond together!

"Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms proclaimed in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, including race, color, sex, language, religion, political opinion or any other opinion, national or social origin, wealth, birth or any other status"

Excerpt from Article 2 of Article C – Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

"Freedom is a fundamental right for man, equality and satisfactory living conditions too, in an environment whose quality allows him to live in dignity and well-being. He has the duty to protect and "to improve the environment for present and future generations. Therefore, policies that promote racism, apartheid, discrimination, colonial forms and other foreign oppression and domination must be eliminated after condemnation."

Principle 1 - United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm.