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"ITI Zaka - 2" hackathon will be held among children
The State Committee on Family, Women and Children Affairs, the State Agency for Service to Citizens and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the "Azerbaijan Children's Development Platform" Public Union are starting the selection rounds of the "ITI Zaka - 2" hackathon among children. The Hackathon is held in order to give children the opportunity to take initiative in the direction of ensuring their rights, to offer innovative solutions, and to develop their creative thinking. Hackathon participants will have the opportunity to work in a team, develop digital skills, learn and apply the latest technological innovations from local and foreign experts in the field. This year's hackathon will cover the following topics: - Healthy lifestyle; - Intellectual development; - Ecology and children; - Information security; - Artificial intelligence and children; - Leisure and entertainment. Children aged 14-17 who have digital skills, have certain knowledge and skills in the field of information technologies (certificate, diploma), have an innovative mind, have a special interest in this field and are able to work in a team can participate in the hackathon. Children must register for the competition in teams of a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 people (taking into account the representation of girls and boys). Selected candidates will be contacted. Hackathon will consist of 4 stages. At the initial stage, participants will be involved in online trainings of local and foreign experts and will be instructed on relevant topics. The other 3 stages will consist of live training, hackathon and awarding of winners. The 3 most talented winning teams will be determined by the judges and the results will be announced at the award ceremony. Hackathon participants will have the opportunity to work in a team, develop their digital skills, learn and apply the latest technological innovations from local and foreign experts in the field. Valuable prizes await the winners (each team member). On the days of the competition, the participants will be provided with the necessary equipment and nutrition. Registration for the competition is carried out until June 10, 2024, at 18:00, through the link of the electronic registration form. If you have additional questions, you can send a request to the e-mail address hakaton@family.gov.az. Registration form link: https://forms.gle/KyPxvAZga9FYGjTC9 Registration Deadline: June 10, 2024 at 6:00 PM
The next training was held within the framework of the "Child-to-Child" project
Members of the Assembly of Children's Ambassadors operating under the State Committee on Family, Women and Children Affairs launched the training project "The World Written in Codes" within the framework of the "Child-to-Child" project. In the training that took place on May 14, 2024 with the participation of students of the Vlll grade of the physics, mathematics and informatics-oriented high school, the students obtained information about the field of programming and artificial intelligence. The main purpose of the training is to improve the computer knowledge of schoolchildren, to give them the opportunity to create their own projects by learning the basic functions of the programming language, and to support increasing their interest in the field of informatics.
The staff of the State Committee visited the grave of the Great Leader in the Alley of Honor
On May 10, in connection with the 101st anniversary of the birth of the National Leader of the Azerbaijani people, Heydar Aliyev, the collective of the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs visited the grave of the Great Leader in the Alley of Honor. At the commemoration ceremony, a wreath was placed in front of the monument of the founder and architect of independent Azerbaijan, an outstanding statesman, and a genius, and his memory was commemorated with deep respect. The memory of prominent ophthalmologist scientist, academician Ms. Zarifa Aliyeva was commemorated, and flowers were arranged on her grave.
The Children's Ambassadors Assembly's "Year of Solidarity for the Green World" project continues successfully in the regions
In connection with the declaration of 2024 by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan as the "Year of Solidarity for the Green World", representatives and activists of the Assembly of Children's Ambassadors are implementing the "One World" project. Within the framework of the project, tree planting campaigns and trainings were held in cities and regions. In total, about 500 children participated in the training and actions. Representatives and activists from Gabala, Kurdamir, Beylagan, Gadabey, Balakan, Tovuz, Gakh, Guba, Shamakhi, Jalilabad, Zagatala, Ismailli, Zardab regions, Sumgait, Ganja, Naftalan, Lankaran cities, as well as from Khojaly, Jabrayil and Gubadli, participated in the ecology, climate have implemented various trainings, contests, debates and tree-planting actions on the topics of changes, ecological culture. It should be noted that events and trainings are ongoing in other areas in connection with the "Year of Solidarity for the Green World".
The event was held on the theme "When we say Azerbaijan, we think of you" on the occasion of the 101st anniversary of the great leader Heydar Aliyev's birth
The New Azerbaijan Party (YAP), Fuzuli district organization held an event on the occasion of the 101st anniversary of the birth of the great leader Heydar Aliyev on the theme "When we say Azerbaijan, we think of you" on May 8, 2024 Before the event, the monument of national leader Heydar Aliyev, located in Horadiz was visited and flowers were placed in front of it. The event, which took place in full secondary school No. 1 named after Mirza Ulugbey of Fuzuli district, started with the singing of the National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Later, the dear memory of the great leader Heydar Aliyev and the martyrs of the Patriotic War was commemorated with a minute's silence. Ms. Bahar Muradova, the chairperson of the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs, welcomed the participants. Sharing her views on the New Azerbaijan Party (YAP), which is the political legacy of the Great Leader, the chairperson called it an innovative political party that is at the forefront of the processes in the difficult days of Azerbaijan, defines the tasks to save and revive the country. She added that today the party with more than 700 thousand members has partners and allies all over the world. Speaking about the great works done by Heydar Aliyev for the Azerbaijani state and statehood, Ms. B. Muradova emphasized that the people of Azerbaijan will always remember with gratitude the incomparable services of our genius leader. Stating that today's achievements are the result of the policies of the Great Leader who established the modern state of Azerbaijan and turned it into our main asset, the Chairperson of the Committee said that it was the Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev who further strengthened this state in the direction of the new Azerbaijani policy. Ms. Bahar Muradova, who paid attention to the development of the lands freed from occupation after the victory, expressed confidence that the children growing up in these lands will grow up as children loyal to their homeland, land, and values.
Educational events on prevention of violence against children were held in the regions
Educational activities on the prevention of violence against children were held by the Agdam, Shuvelan, Goranboy, Goygol, Ismayilli, Gabala, Saatli, Sabirabad, Hajigabul, Zardab, Zagatala Child and Family Support Centers of the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs. Employees of centers and related institutions, educational and medical workers, schoolchildren, students, members of expert groups of centers, psychologists and parents took part in events held in villages and towns, centers and educational institutions. The experts who spoke at the events discussed the measures implemented in our country to prevent violence against children, the existing legislative acts, the protection of children according to the Council of Europe Convention "On the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Violence" (Lanzarote Convention) and the UN Convention "On the Rights of the Child" and informed the participants about the work done in the field. It was noted that educational institutions, along with the family, are of special importance in the formation of children as personalities in society and in their proper education, so it is necessary for the relevant institutions to work in close cooperation in the fight against cases of violence. In their speeches, psychologists informed parents about the traumas, communication problems and other complications caused by violence in children. At the events, information was provided about the 860 Gender-based Violence Support Line and 116111 - Children's hotline, as well as social videos on the topic were shown and educational materials were distributed.
The chairperson of the committee met with the regional director of "UN Women" for European and Central Asian countries
Ms. Bahar Muradova, the Chairperson of the State Committee on Family, Women and Children Affairs met with Ms. Belen Sanz Luque, Regional Director of UN Women for Europe and Central Asia on May 7, 2024 During the meeting held for the purpose of acquaintance and cooperation, the possibilities of mutual cooperation in the direction of ensuring gender equality, women's economic empowerment, as well as women's activities in the field of peace and security were discussed. Issues arising from the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), as well as other issues of mutual interest were discussed. Ms. Vladanka Andreeva, the Resident Coordinator of the UN Mission in Azerbaijan, Ms.Kaori Ishikawa, the representative of "UN-Women" organization in Georgia and coordinator for the South Caucasus, as well as Ms. Sadagat Gahramanova, the deputy chairperson of the Committee, took part in the meeting.
A training session was held on "Prevention of early marriage"
The next online training was held with the participation of the executive authorities of the Karabakh, Lankaran-Astara, Mil-Mugan regions, as well as the employees of the Child and Family Support Centers on "Prevention of Early Marriage" organized by the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs.The purpose of the training is to exchange ideas in the direction of strengthening related work in this field, discussing problems and ways to solve them.In the training, Kamila Aliyeva and Bahar Hasanli, the employees of the State Committee gave information about early marriage, the causes and consequences of relative marriages, existing problems, prevention ofthese problems, and measures implemented by the Committee.Later, Imran Aliyev, deputy head of the Department of Preventive Work with Minors of the Main Public Security Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, spoke as an expert and gave the participants extensive information about the existing legislative acts in this direction, as well as the implemented measures.At the same time, opinions were exchanged regarding the cancellation of the exception regarding the reduction of the marriage age and the tightening of penal measures, questions were answered by the expert.It should be noted that in order to ensure the training of specialists in the direction of the protection of children's rights, trainings on other relevant topics are ongoing.
A meeting of veterans of the New Azerbaijan Party with young people was held on the topic of "studying the heritage of Heydar Aliyev"
A meeting of veterans of the New Azerbaijan Party with young people was held on the topic "Study of Heydar Aliyev's heritage" dedicated to the memory of national leader Heydar Aliyev and the 100th anniversary of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. The purpose of the event, which was jointly organized by the State Committee on Family, Women and Children Affairs, the Veterans Council of the New Azerbaijan Party, the State Committee on Family, Women and Children Affairs of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, is the promotion of the rich and diverse political heritage and national idea of National Leader Heydar Aliyev as an example in the development of the young generation. The participants of the meeting visited the monument of National leader Heydar Aliyev. The participants visited the Heydar Aliyev Museum, where exhibits related to the life and activities of the great leader were displayed, and exhibition of the handicrafts of young people. Before the event, the National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan was played, and then the dear memory of the great leader Heydar Aliyev and the martyrs of the Patriotic War was commemorated with a minute's silence. Mr. Samir Seyidahmedli, the deputy authorized representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, who knew the Great Leader Heydar Aliyev closely and participated in the meeting attended by state and public figures, delivered an opening speech, expressing that experience, knowledge and loyalty to Heydar Aliyev's ideas are an example for new generations and plays an important role in keeping these values alive. Ms. Bahar Muradova, Chairperson of the State Committee on Family, Women and Children Affairs, said that the great Nakhchivan, which was at the center of the political processes taking place in Azerbaijan throughout history, had a great heritage and unparalleled wealth. The greatest personality of this country is the Great Leader Heydar Aliyev. Ms. B. Muradova noted that the people of Azerbaijan will always remember with gratitude the incomparable services of our genius leader. The chairperson of the committee emphasized that it is very important for our youth to adopt the principles based on Heydar Aliyev's legacy today and for our future. Then Mr. Arif Rahimzadeh, Chairperson of the Veterans Council of the New Azerbaijan Party, Mr. Anar Ibrahimov, Deputy Chairperson of the Supreme Assembly of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, Ms. Ramila Seyidova, Chairperson of the State Committee on Family, Women and Children Affairs of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic had speech during the conference. After the speeches, the event continued with a panel session entitled "The heritage of the Great Leader, a road map for the next generation", "Participation of young people in social and political processes of Azerbaijan". In the panel moderated by Ms. Sadagat Gahramanova, Deputy Chairperson of the State Committee on Family, Women and Children Affiars of the Republic of Azerbaijan, memories and speeches about Great Leader Heydar Aliyev of Mr. Hikmet Mammadov, Member of the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ms. Zarifa Guliyeva Member of the Veterans Council of the New Azerbaijan Party, Chairperson of the Agbirchek Society of Nasimi District, Dr. Qahira Huseynov Honored Journalist of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Philosophy of Political Science, Ms. Nilgul Ganbarli, a student of the Faculty of Architectural Engineering of Nakhchivan State University, Heydar Aliyev scholarship recipient were listened to, the genius leader's care for the youth was discussed, and the questions of the participants were answered.
