A presentation and discussion of the research findings regarding the evaluation of NGOs in Azerbaijan took place

A presentation and discussion of the research findings regarding the evaluation of NGOs in Azerbaijan took place
With the generous financial support of the State Support Agency for Non-Governmental Organizations in the Republic of Azerbaijan, the "Legal Analysis and Research" Public Union has been actively working on the "Assessment of the Current State of NGOs" project. During the event, Ramil Iskanderli, Chairman of the "Legal Analysis and Research" Public Union, Aygun Aliyeva, Executive Director of the State Support Agency for Non-Governmental Organizations, along with members of the Agency's Supervisory Board - Zaur Ibrahimov, Israyil Isgandarov, and Azer Allahverenov, as well as leaders of various NGOs, delivered insightful speeches...

The Agency for State Support to Non-Governmental Organizations Held Its Next Supervisory Board Meeting

The Agency for State Support to Non-Governmental Organizations Held Its Next Supervisory Board Meeting
On September 28, the latest meeting of the Supervisory Board of the Agency for State Support to Non-Governmental Organizations in the Republic of Azerbaijan took place. During this meeting, discussions revolved around the grant competitions scheduled for 2024, which were subsequently approved. The decision was made to officially announce small, medium, and large grant competitions by the Agency in October 2023.
Additionally, matters pertaining to the regulations established by the Cabinet of Ministers were deliberated upon.

Commemorating Memorial Day: A Visit to the Alleys of Honor and Martyrs

Commemorating Memorial Day: A Visit to the Alleys of Honor and Martyrs
To commemorate Memorial Day today, the team from the Agency for State Support Agency to Non-Governmental Organizations in the Republic of Azerbaijan, along with representatives from over 300 non-governmental organizations, paid a visit to Fakhri Alley and the I and II Martyrs' Alleys. We honored the memory of the Great Leader with deep respect and laid wreaths on the graves of the heroes who sacrificed their lives for our Motherland. It was a moment to express the pride that all of Azerbaijan feels for these courageous individuals.

The city of Shusha has been designated as the Cultural Capital of the Islamic World for 2024

The city of Shusha has been designated as the Cultural Capital of the Islamic World for 2024
This prestigious recognition was announced at the 12th Conference of Ministers of Culture of the Islamic World in Doha, Qatar. During the conference, Minister of Culture Adil Karimli passionately presented Shusha's candidacy, emphasizing its profound cultural significance and historical importance as the cradle of our culture.
Shusha holds a unique place in the historical, cultural, social, and political life of Azerbaijan and stands as a symbol of Islamic civilization. In 2022, Azerbaijan celebrated the "Year of Shusha" with a series of vibrant cultural events, including music festivals, poetry days, and numerous local and international cultural gatherings. Notably, the International Organization of Turkish Culture (TURKSOY) honored Shusha as the Cultural Capital of the Turkic World for 2023.

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.

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