7 April is World Health Day

7 April is World Health Day
April 7 of each year marks the celebration of World Health Day. From its inception at the First Health Assembly in 1948 and since taking effect in 1950, the celebration has aimed to create awareness of a specific health theme to highlight a priority area of concern for the World Health Organization.
The history of World Health Day is directly linked to the formation of the World Health Organization. The World Health Organization is an agency of the United Nations that focuses on the public health of the world at large. The WHO has a constitution that countries involved in the United Nations had an opportunity to sign, and unanimously did, agreeing to the tenets laid out within to promote the general health of the globe.

 

"Umid" SSD PU held a round table at the target school

"Umid" SSD PU held a round table at the target school

A round table was held with the School Development Council on April 4, 2023, at the secondary school No. 280 named after M. Mehdiyev in Baku as part of the project "Initiative to improve the school’s reputation through the development of the school community” carried out by "Umid” Support to Social Development Public Union ("Umid” SSD PU) and T-NETWORK, an educators’ experience and communication platform, with funding from the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan and technical support from Baku city Education Department. The topic of community and its significance in school life were covered at the round table.

Azerbaijani non-governmental organizations issued statement on mine terrorism committed by Armenia

Azerbaijani non-governmental organizations issued statement on mine terrorism committed by Armenia
Even if the Patriotic War, which concluded with our glorious triumph, was more than two years ago, Armenia's mine terror against Azerbaijan is still going on. As a result, our citizens who step on landmines occasionally become victims of this war crime against humanity. We regretfully see that many signs point to the fact that this situation is rapidly approaching tragedy.
 
 

A round table discussion with the School Development Council was held as part of the Ministry of Science and Education-funded project

A round table discussion with the School Development Council was held as part of the Ministry of Science and Education-funded project

A round table was held with the School Development Council on April 3, 2023, at the secondary school No. 262 located in Turkan settlement, Khazar district, Baku as part of the project "Initiative to improve the school’s reputation through the development of the school community” carried out by "Umid” Support to Social Development Public Union ("Umid” SSD) and T-NETWORK, an educators’ experience and communication platform, with funding from the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan and technical support from Baku city Education Department. The topic of community and its significance in school life were covered at the round table.


A selection meeting of target communities was held within the UNHCR’s project related to IDPs

A selection meeting of target communities was held within the UNHCR’s project related to IDPs
As part of the project titled "IDP Community Mobilization and Capacity Development in Mingachevir, Goranboy, and Yevlakh,” which is funded by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and carried out by "Umid” Support to Social Development Public Union, a selection meeting of target communities was held on March 30, 2023. Members of the "Project Steering Management and Evaluation Committee” (PSMEC) attended the meeting, including the project team and project manager of "Umid” SSD PU, the head of Mingachevir Parent Association, a representative from UNHCR, and officials from the State Committee for Refugees and IDPs in the Yevlakh and Goranboy regions. Throughout the meetings, detailed information on the project was provided, pertinent data was gathered, and potential areas of cooperation were discussed.

Preliminary research and informative meetings were held in IDP communities

Preliminary research and informative meetings were held in IDP communities

As part of the project titled "IDP Community Mobilization and Capacity Development in Mingachevir, Goranboy, and Yevlakh,” which is funded by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and carried out by "Umid” Support to Social Development Public Union, seven preliminary research and informative meetings were held in 7 IDP communities in Yevlakh and Goranboy districts during March 13–17, 2023 (number of participants: 135 people, including 76 men, 69 women, and 25 young people). Throughout the meetings, community members received in-depth details about the project being carried out, pertinent information was gathered, and potential areas of cooperation were discussed.

Following meeting was held as part of the project "Initiative to improve the school’s reputation through the development of the school community”

Following meeting was held as part of the project "Initiative to improve the school’s reputation through the development of the school community”
A meeting of the School Development Council with teachers, parents, students and community representatives was organized on March 28, 2023, at the secondary school No. 280 named after M. Mehdiyev in Baku as part of the project "Initiative to improve the school’s reputation through the development of the school community” carried out by "Umid” Support to Social Development Public Union ("Umid” SSD) and T-NETWORK, an educators’ experience and communication platform, with funding from the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan and technical support from Baku city Education Department. Israyil Isgandarov, Executive Director of "Umid" Support to Social Development Public Union also participated in the meeting.

An event dedicated to Science Day was held at ANAS

An event dedicated to Science Day was held at ANAS
An event called "Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences: new stage and modern tasks" was held in the "Shusha" hall of the Central Scientific Library of ANAS, dedicated to March 27 - Science Day.The management of ANAS, the Ministry of Science and Education, the Council of Elders of Azerbaijan, the Confederation of Azerbaijan Trade Unions, ANAMA, representatives of parliament and the scientific community took part in the event.
The event started with the introductory speech of the president of ANAS, academician Isa Habibbeyli on "Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences: time and modernity". Academician Isa Habibbeyli recalled that March 27 - Science Day was established in our nation per President Ilham Aliyev's Decree dated April 9, 2018, and claimed that this important day belonged not only to ANAS but also to scientific research institutes operating under the ministries of Science and Education, Health, Economy, Agriculture, and other ministries, as well as to all scientific institutions and universities of the republic.

Delegation from the Agency met with the NGO Liaison Officer of the NGO Liaison Unit at UNOG

Delegation from the Agency met with the NGO Liaison Officer of the NGO Liaison Unit at UNOG
As part of the 52nd session of the UN Human Rights Council, the delegation of the State Support Agency for Non-Governmental Organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan met with Ms. Sophie Torelli Chironi, NGO Liaison Officer of the NGO Liaison Unit at the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG).
Discussions at the meeting focused on potential areas of cooperation between the Agency and UNOG as well as local NGOs' involvement in the event of the official UN Offices and statutory bodies.

Delegation from the Agency met with the director of the UNEP Europe Office

Delegation from the Agency met with the director of the UNEP Europe Office
The delegation of the State Support Agency for Non-Governmental Organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan met with the director of the United Nations Environment Programme's (UNEP) Europe Office, Ms. Sylvie Motard.
Aygun Aliyeva stressed the importance of international support at the meeting as she provided details on the projects carried out by non-governmental organizations in the area of environmental protection with assistance from the Agency. According to her, environmental protection has recently taken on more importance for our country. Thus, the damage done to the flora and fauna in our lands after 30 years of occupation, along with river pollution, led to environmental issues. She stressed the significance of conducting monitoring processes in these locations by various UN specialists in collaboration with local Organizations for this reason.
When extending a warm welcome to the visitors, Ms. Motard stressed the significance of the Agency's actions for environmental protection. She claimed that the UN Environment Programme frequently carries out projects for NGOs. She stressed their willingness to work with NGOs present in Azerbaijan in this regard.

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