Azerbaijan's Ombudsman Announces Training Session On Topic Climate Change And Human Rights
Date
7/24/2024 6:09:51 AM
(MENAFN- AzerNews)
Fatima Latifova
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An informative training session was organised for participants
of the essay competition on "Climate Change and Human Rights,"
announced by the Human Rights Commissioner (Ombudsman) of the
Republic of Azerbaijan and the United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP), Azernews reports.
The competition, held in a hackathon format, features nine teams
consisting of 45 selected individuals from Baku State University,
the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the
Republic of Azerbaijan, and ADA University.
At the opening of the training session, Zaur Velimmammadli, head
of the Department of Cooperation with International Organisations
and Civil Society Institutions of the Ombudsman's Office, and Leyla
Fathi, UNDP Program Advisor, gave speeches. During the speeches, it
was emphasised that various events on this topic are being held
considering Azerbaijan's hosting of COP29 this year, and the need
to further expand awareness-raising activities related to
environmental rights was highlighted.
Additionally, Rashad Novruzov, Advisor to the Commissioner, and
Tural Ahmad, UNDP Representative, addressed the topic and answered
participants' questions during the training.
Subsequently, detailed presentations on the impacts of climate
change on human rights and academic writing guidelines were
delivered by Shahla Aslanova, Senior Advisor of the Department of
Cooperation with International Organisations and Civil Society
Institutions of the Ombudsman's Office, and UN Volunteer Hyebin
Kwon.
In conclusion, the participants' questions regarding the
competition were answered.
It should be noted that the winning team of the competition is
expected to present at the "Climate Change and Human Rights" Baku
International Forum, to be held on October 2.
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