A member of the Supervisory Board of the Agency raised the issue of ensuring the right of Azerbaijani refugees to return to Western Azerbaijan in Geneva

A member of the Supervisory Board of the Agency raised the issue of ensuring the right of Azerbaijani refugees to return to Western Azerbaijan in Geneva

During a session in Geneva, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees was implored to facilitate the repatriation of Azerbaijani refugees to Western Azerbaijan. On September 19, an international event titled "Regional NGO Consultations" took place in Geneva, co-organized by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees and the Council of International Voluntary Associations. Israyil Isgandarov, a member of the Supervisory Board of the State Support Agency for NGOs of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Executive Director of "Umid" Social Development Support PU, actively participated in this event...

Business Training Sessions Conducted at "Yevlakh SME House" within the UNHCR’s project related to IDPs

Business Training Sessions Conducted at "Yevlakh SME House"  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 ("Umid” SSD PU), training sessions on "Business Plan” and "Introduction to Entrepreneurship” were conducted at the Yevlakh Aran Regional Development Center of the Small-Medium Business Development Agency.
A total of 50 individuals (29 men and 21 women) participated in the training, including 30 young people from internally displaced families selected as part of the "Apprenticeship” component of the project from the target communities, along with 20 individual entrepreneurs. During these training sessions, participants received comprehensive instruction on fundamental entrepreneurial skills, including business concepts, business idea development and assessment, various business types, and the essentials of a business plan. Additionally, they actively engaged in group activities and discussions.

"Social Insurance Payment Calculator" E-Service Now Available

"Social Insurance Payment Calculator" E-Service Now Available
The Latest Electronic Service Offered by the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population

The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population is thrilled to introduce its latest electronic service, the "Social Insurance Payment Calculator," as part of our ongoing digitalization efforts. This versatile e-service is now available on the emas.sosial.gov.az internet portal and empowers every insured individual to calculate their social insurance payment entitlements for various life events, including temporary loss of working capacity, pregnancy and childbirth, and child care. Here's how insured individuals can benefit from this service:

  1. Access your personal cabinet on the emas.sosial.gov.az portal and navigate to the "Social Insurance Payment Calculator" section.
  2. Select the specific type of social insurance payment you're interested in from the dropdown menu.
  3. Enter the required information corresponding to your chosen payment type.
  4. Upon clicking the "Calculate" button, you will instantly see the amount of social insurance payment due to you displayed on the screen.

Discussion of the School Development Council's Action Plan for the New Academic Year

Discussion of the School Development Council's Action Plan for the New Academic Year
A general meeting was convened on September 21, 2023, at the secondary schools No. 280 named after M. Mehdiyev in Hovsan settlement, Baku, and No. 262 located in Turkan settlement, Khazar district 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. During the meeting, certificates were presented to participants who had completed training in eight different topics, and the School Development Council's action plan for the upcoming academic year was deliberated upon.

September 20 - Oilmen's Day

September 20 - Oilmen's Day
Today marks the 29th anniversary of the historic "Contract of the Century," celebrated as Oilmen's Day in Azerbaijan. On September 20, 1994, an oil agreement was signed between Azerbaijan and international corporations, meticulously crafted under the guidance of the National leader Heydar Aliyev. Globally renowned as the "Contract of the Century," this agreement represented a landmark pact inked in Baku with major global oil firms, focusing on the "collective development of the deep-seated Azeri, Chirag, and Guneshli oil fields within the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea, alongside the equitable distribution of extracted oil as shares."
Due to its historical, political, and international significance, this extensive agreement, spanning approximately 400 pages and available in four languages, earned the moniker "Agreement of the Century." It saw participation from 11 preeminent oil companies originating from seven different nations. This groundbreaking initiative laid the cornerstone for our independent state's oil strategy and doctrine. It symbolized Azerbaijan's unwavering commitment to assert its sovereignty over its natural resources, defend its national interests, and promote its economic and strategic pursuits on the world stage. This pact is counted among the world's largest agreements, both in terms of hydrocarbon resources and investment volume. The agreement's enactment catapulted Azerbaijan to a preeminent position on the global stage and formed the bedrock of Azerbaijan's energy security...

The separatists have surrendered

The separatists have surrendered
An agreement was reached on September 20, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., to suspend local anti-terrorist measures, in response to an appeal from the representatives of the Armenian residents of Karabakh through the Russian peacekeeping contingent. The agreement entails the following conditions:
1. The Armenian armed forces and illegal Armenian armed groups in the Karabakh region of the Republic of Azerbaijan are to lay down their weapons, vacate their combat positions and military posts, and disarm completely. Units of the Armenian armed forces must withdraw from Azerbaijani territories, and illegal Armenian armed groups will be released.
2. Simultaneously, there will be a handover of all weapons and heavy equipment.
3. The execution of the above processes will be coordinated with the Russian peacekeeping contingent.

A Joint Briefing on the Recent Terrorist Act in Khojavand and Azerbaijani Army's Anti-Terrorism Efforts

A Joint Briefing on the Recent Terrorist Act in Khojavand and Azerbaijani Army's Anti-Terrorism Efforts
A joint briefing was convened to address the recent terrorist incident resulting from the detonation of an anti-tank mine within the Khojavand region's territory, orchestrated by a subversive group affiliated with the Armenian armed forces operating within Azerbaijani territories. Additionally, the briefing covered the comprehensive anti-terrorism measures undertaken by the Azerbaijani Army in the Karabakh region.
The briefing featured prominent officials, including Tamerlan Rahimov, Head of the Press Service of the State Security Service, Elshad Hajiyev, Deputy Head of the Press Service Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Avtandil Abbasov, Head of the Press Center of the State Border Service, and Kanan Zeynalov, Senior Prosecutor of the Press Service of the Prosecutor General's Office.
During the briefing, detailed information was provided concerning the recent terrorist act perpetrated by Armenian forces.
Tamerlan Rahimov, Head of the Press Service of the State Security Service, highlighted the terrorist incident that transpired in Khojavand on September 19 and underscored the ongoing collaborative efforts of investigative and operational units to address this criminal act carried out by Armenian armed forces...

We offer our heartfelt prayers for God's mercy to embrace our brave policemen who lost their lives, one due to a terrorist act perpetrated by Armenians in Khojavand, and the other in a tragic road accident in Fuzuli district

We offer our heartfelt prayers for God's mercy to embrace our brave policemen who lost their lives, one due to a terrorist act perpetrated by Armenians in Khojavand, and the other in a tragic road accident in Fuzuli district
On September 19, 2023, a vehicle transporting personnel from the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of the Republic of Azerbaijan was en route to the scene of a terrorist incident that tragically claimed the lives of State Agency of Azerbaijan Automobile Roads employees. This incident occurred on the 58th kilometer of the Ahmedbeyli-Fuzuli-Shusha road, which passes through the Khojavend region on that fateful day. Tragically, in the early hours of that day at approximately 04:30 a.m., in the Tagaverd village of Khojavend district along the newly constructed tunnel road, these MIA personnel lost their lives in a horrifying terrorist attack. This attack was executed by means of an explosive device, a mine, cunningly placed by illegal Armenian armed groups operating within the vicinity of a temporary peacekeeping zone.
May their souls rest in peace, and may their families find solace during this difficult time.

Today Marks National Music Day in Azerbaijan

Today Marks National Music Day in Azerbaijan
Today, Azerbaijan celebrates National Music Day on September 18th, marking the birthday of the renowned Uzeyir Bey Hajibeyov, a luminary in our musical culture. This day is a cherished occasion for both music enthusiasts and our entire nation, as Uzeyir Bey's immortal art holds a special place in every Azerbaijani's heart. The tradition of honoring the great composer's birthday as a holiday was established by the maestro Niyazi, who continued to celebrate it annually even after Uzeyir Bey's passing.
In 1995, President Heydar Aliyev decreed that September 18th should be celebrated as National Music Day, aligning with the 110th anniversary of the composer's birth. Uzeyir Hajibeyov made groundbreaking contributions to the world of music, including pioneering the art of opera in Azerbaijan and the broader Muslim East with "Leyli and Majnun" in 1908. He also introduced the musical comedy genre, with works like "Husband and Wife," "O Olmasin, Bu Olsun," and "Arshin Mal Alan," which vividly depicted Azerbaijani life and traditions of his time...

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