The "Genocide of Azerbaijanis" project continues in general educational institutions.
A training session titled "Development of Professional Guiding Skills in the Tourism Industry" was held with the support of the State Tourism Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan and organized by the Guba Regional Tourism Department for representatives of the tourism industry. The training was conducted with the aim of promoting the development of tourism and training professional guides in the region.
The 5-day training took place in the city of Guba, where employees of the “Genocide Memorial Complex”—Abutalib Turabov, Islam Aslanov, Ulker Zeynalova, and Zarifa Alirzayeva—also participated. During the training, participants visited various reserves and museums in the region and became familiar with historical landmarks. The participants acquired essential knowledge and practical skills in the field of guiding, and at the end of the training, they were awarded certificates.
In the next phase of collaboration between the “Genocide Memorial Complex” and the Quba branch of the State Archive of the Republic of Azerbaijan, staff members from the Scientific Research, Exhibition, and Fund Department of the Complex—Ulkar Zeynalova, Islam Aslanov, and Emin Ulubayov—initiated research at the Quba Archive Office on the topic “The Quba Region During the Repression Years” (1930s–1940s).
As part of the “Year of Solidarity for a Green World,” another tree-planting campaign was carried out on November 14, 2024, within the territory of the Genocide Memorial Complex. Employees of the complex participating in the campaign planted around 10 climate-appropriate fruit trees.
In Guba, under the initiative of the leadership of the “Genocide Memorial Complex” and in line with the decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, declaring 2024 as the “Year of Solidarity for a Green World,” as well as in celebration of Flag Day on November 9, 15 employees of the Complex raised the Azerbaijani flag on a peak located 1,500 meters above sea level along the Susay-Khinalig road in the Guba district.
9 Noyabr Bayraq Günü münasibətilə Soyqırımı Memorial Kompleksinin Bayraq Meydanında Quba rayonu Birinci Nügədi kəndi Z.Kərimov adına 1 saylı tam orta məktəbinin aşağı sinif şagirdləri iştirakı ilə tədbir keçirilmişdir. Keçirilən ədəbi-bədii kompazisiyada şagirdlər tərəfindən Bayraq, Vətən haqqında şeir və müsiqilər səsləndirilmişdir.
Ahead of Victory Day on November 8, a series of photo exhibitions were held in several general education schools in Guba, organized by the “Genocide Memorial Complex” with the support of the Guba-Khachmaz Regional Education Department. These exhibitions showcased the past and present states of monuments located in the liberated territories of the Karabakh region.
As part of the project, guides from the memorial complex provided detailed information about these historical monuments to the students attending the exhibition. More than 1,500 students were educated through this initiative. The exhibition aimed to promote the preservation of cultural heritage, draw young people’s attention to the reconstruction process in Karabakh following the Patriotic War, foster a sense of national spirit among the younger generation, and acquaint them with historical truths. It should be noted that the exhibition, held in general education schools, ran from October 20 to November 7.
The Guba History and Ethnography Museum, in collaboration with the “Genocide Memorial Complex,” organized an event in Guba titled “Our Glorious Victory” in honor of Victory Day. The event aimed to highlight the significance of the historic triumph achieved in the Patriotic War and to commemorate the heroes who fought for Azerbaijan’s independence.
The event began with a moment of silence in memory of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan. Following this, the director of the Guba History and Ethnography Museum, Mehriban Aliyeva, emphasized that this victory marked a major turning point in Azerbaijan’s modern history. She noted that Victory Day reflects the national pride of the Azerbaijani people and will live on as a symbol of heroism for future generations. Mehriban Aliyeva, the deputy director of the “Genocide Memorial Complex” in Guba, also spoke at the event, underlining that the 44-day war restored historical justice for Azerbaijan. She highlighted the political and strategic advantages the country gained on the international stage as a result of this struggle for the homeland. Fidan Huseynova, the chair of the New Azerbaijan Party’s Guba district organization, remarked that the “Iron Fist” operation, which initiated the 44-day Second Karabakh War, liberated Azerbaijan’s occupied territories from enemy control. She emphasized that, thanks to the unparalleled bravery of our heroic soldiers and martyrs under the command of our victorious Supreme Commander-in-Chief, the long-standing wound of Karabakh, once a mere dream and aspiration, has been healed. Family members of martyrs also spoke during the event, stating that with the liberation of Karabakh from occupation, Azerbaijan has become a key player in ensuring stability and peace in the region. They acknowledged the military and political outcomes of this victory, as well as the role of strong leadership in achieving this success. The event concluded with an exhibition held as part of the project “Our Cultural Heritage: Yesterday and Today.” The exhibition showcased monuments in Karabakh that were destroyed during the occupation and later restored after the Patriotic War. It highlighted the importance of restoring Karabakh’s historical heritage and stressed the necessity of preserving Azerbaijan’s cultural legacy.
As part of the “Year of Solidarity for a Green World,” a tree-planting campaign was held near the Genocide Memorial Complex in Guba.
This initiative aligns with the 2024 declaration by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, designating the year as the “Year of Solidarity for a Green World,” as well as the upcoming COP-29 international event hosted in Azerbaijan. The campaign was jointly organized by the Forestry Development Service of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources – Regional Forestry Center No. 5 and the Genocide Memorial Complex in Guba. During the event, over 25 employees from both organizations planted approximately 40 evergreen trees, specifically of the Thuja variety.
In the general education institutions of Guba city, an event titled “A Sustainable and Enduring Future” was organized by the Genocide Memorial Complex in anticipation of the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, which Azerbaijan will host. The event covered Azerbaijan’s efforts at national, regional, and global levels to combat the impacts of climate change, especially in light of COP29, which will be held in Baku this November. Additionally, the event highlighted the extensive environmental and natural resource damage inflicted by Armenia over many years in Azerbaijan’s formerly occupied territories.
The discussion also explored the significance of the designation of 2024 as the “Year of Solidarity for a Green World,” as decreed by the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev. Speakers provided information on the illegal activities, exploitation of natural resources, and environmental terrorism that occurred in the areas under Armenian occupation for nearly 30 years. The event, organized by the Complex, was attended by approximately 100 teachers and students.
On October 30, 2024, a joint event titled “Fighting Corruption: United Steps Towards Transparency and Justice” was organized by the Guba District Centralized Library System and the Genocide Memorial Complex under the theme “Say No to Corruption.”
The event focused on discussing the negative impact of corruption on society, ways to combat this issue, and the importance of legal reforms. Mehriban Mammadova, Head of the Reader Services Department at the central library of Guba CLS, spoke about how corruption undermines public administration and social justice, emphasizing that combating it is a responsibility for every individual. Following her, Mehriban Aliyeva, Deputy Director of the Complex, highlighted that promoting transparency and strengthening cooperation with law enforcement agencies are fundamental in the fight against corruption. Other speakers addressed the ways in which corruption hinders economic development, fosters social injustice, and leads to inefficient use of state resources. They also underscored the crucial role of civil society and youth participation in tackling this issue.
As part of the “Year of Solidarity for a Green World,” employees of the Genocide Memorial Complex organized a cleanup campaign titled “Solidarity for a Green World” along the Guba-Gachresh-Khinalig road.
The campaign aimed to contribute to environmental protection and promote ecological awareness.
During the environmental cleanup, waste was collected and removed from the area, and landscaping efforts were undertaken to enhance its appearance.
