The Executive Director of the "Umid" Support to Social Development Public Union, Israyil Isgandarov, has been awarded a certificate of appreciation by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, for his active participation in the 29th session of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP29).

This prestigious award is a clear example of the contributions made by the "Umid" SSD PU towards social development and the fight against climate change, as well as a recognition of the leadership of our director, Israyil Isgandarov, and the dedicated efforts of our team...

On November 12, 2024, "Umid" Support to Social Development Public Union organized a panel discussion on "Community-Based Solutions for Irrigation and Drinking Water Supply" at the National NGO Forum Pavilion, located in the Green Zone of COP29. Representatives from NGOs, experts, and community members attended the event.

The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Azerbaijan together with the Agency for State Support to Non-governmental Organizations announces the Competition "International Initiatives related to COP29” for NGOs. Submission of documents for the competition will start from July 16, 2024. The deadline for applications is August 16, 2024. After that, documents collected from NGOs will be examined and projects will be analyzed, in order to identify the winners...

Respect for human rights is a fundamental indicator of societal democracy. The Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan, adopted on November 12, 1995, underscores the provision of human rights and freedoms as the state's highest objective, with approximately one-third of its content dedicated directly to their establishment and protection. Significant strides towards securing human rights and freedoms in independent Azerbaijan have been achieved through extensive reforms initiated by National Leader Heydar Aliyev. President Ilham Aliyev, continuing this policy successfully, designated June 18 as "Human Rights Day" in Azerbaijan through a presidential decree issued on June 18, 2007...

According to the Decree signed by National Leader Heydar Aliyev on June 4, 2001, June 17 is celebrated as the professional holiday of medical workers in our country. Under the leadership of the Great Leader, significant attention was devoted to healthcare, resulting in remarkable progress in Azerbaijan's healthcare system. Strengthening the material and technical base of medical institutions, adopting new medical technologies, implementing fundamental personnel reforms, and other measures have elevated healthcare to the level of leading countries worldwide...

June 15, National Salvation Day, is a milestone in the modern history of Azerbaijan. On this day, the return to power of our National Leader Heydar Aliyev marked the end of a deep socio-political crisis prevailing in Azerbaijan at the time. His leadership eliminated the threat to Azerbaijan's independence and laid the foundation for state-building and socio-economic development...

June 8 is World Oceans Day. This observance was established in 1992 during the UN Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Oceans cover 70 percent of the Earth's surface, spanning 361 million square kilometers across four major oceans: the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, and Arctic Oceans. They are vital in producing a significant portion of the oxygen we breathe, absorbing carbon dioxide emissions, providing food and nutrients for marine life, regulating the climate, and supporting industries such as tourism and fishing, which contribute to the global economy...