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.

On the occasion of Victory Day, a roundtable discussion titled "A Glorious Page of Our Glorious History" was held, organized by the Shabran Museum of History and Local Lore and the “Genocide Memorial Complex” in the city of Guba.

The primary goal of the event was to highlight the significance of the historic Victory achieved during the Patriotic War and to honor the heroes who fought for Azerbaijan’s independence. In her opening remarks, Basti Mammadova, Director of the Shabran Museum of History and Local Lore, emphasized that the victory in the Patriotic War marked a pivotal turning point in Azerbaijan’s modern history. She stressed that Victory Day would become an enduring symbol of the national pride and resilience of the Azerbaijani people. Mammadova also noted that this victory serves as an example of heroism and patriotism for future generations.

Mehriban Aliyeva, Deputy Director of the “Genocide Memorial Complex” in Guba, highlighted in her speech that the Patriotic War was a just cause and restored historical justice for the country. She discussed the political and strategic advantages Azerbaijan gained on the international stage as a result of the 44-day war. Mehriban Aliyeva further emphasized that Victory Day is not only a day of remembrance for the martyrs but also a testament to Azerbaijan’s powerful and capable military.

Tavakkul Aliyev, Director of the Heydar Aliyev Center, spoke about how Victory Day has strengthened Azerbaijan’s position both domestically and internationally, and how the liberation of Karabakh has transformed Azerbaijan into a key force for peace and stability in the region. He highlighted the military-political achievements of the victory and credited Azerbaijan’s strong leadership for securing this outcome.

Families of martyrs also spoke at the event, recounting the heroism of their loved ones who sacrificed their lives for the homeland and stating that their devotion will remain unforgettable for the nation.

At the conclusion of the event, an exhibition was presented as part of the “Our Cultural Heritage: Yesterday and Today” project, featuring monuments in Karabakh that were destroyed during the occupation and have since been restored after the Patriotic War. The exhibition underscored the significance of preserving Azerbaijan’s cultural heritage, the restoration of Karabakh’s historical legacy, and ongoing reconstruction efforts.

In Guba, with the initiative of the “Genocide Memorial Complex” and the support of the Guba-Khachmaz Regional Education Department, a photo exhibition has been launched in general education schools to showcase the past and present condition of monuments in the liberated territories of the Karabakh region.

Guides from the Complex provided detailed information (15-20 minutes) on these monuments. Held in the lead-up to Victory Day on November 8, the exhibition aims to promote the protection of cultural heritage, draw young people’s attention to the post-war reconstruction process in Karabakh, foster a sense of national pride among the younger generation, and familiarize them with historical truths. It is worth noting that the exhibition will continue in the schools until Victory Day.

A webinar titled “Say No to Corruption” was held in Guba city through the joint organization of the Guba Regional Center of the Human Rights Commissioner of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the “Genocide Memorial Complex,” the Nardaran Historical and Cultural Reserve, and the “Chiraggala-Shabran” State Historical and Cultural Reserve.

Aimed at raising awareness, the webinar began with opening remarks from Bahruz Afandiyev, Head of the Ombudsman’s Northern Regional Center, who greeted the participants and addressed the topic. In his speech, he emphasized that corruption is one of the main factors hindering development in every sector of society, posing a serious threat to economic and social progress, and leading to violations of people’s rights and freedoms. Following this, Dr. Rakhshanda Bayramova, Director of the Genocide Memorial Complex; Alemdar Gasimov, Director of the Nardaran Historical and Cultural Reserve; and Gunel Pirguliyeva, Director of the Shabran State Historical and Cultural Reserve, spoke. They highlighted that corruption not only undermines national and universal values but also weakens the structure of a democratic and lawful state. They noted that instances of corruption contradict the values of integrity and justice and, over time, erode social trust. In conclusion, participants exchanged views on the questions raised.

On October 25, 2024, within the framework of a social project related to the declaration of 2024 as the “Year of Solidarity for a Green World” in our country, per the relevant Decree by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr. Ilham Aliyev, a tree-planting event was held along the section of the Guba-Baku highway passing through the Quba district.

During the event, employees of the Genocide Memorial Complex planted saplings suited to the local climate. It should be noted that additional tree-planting events are planned for the coming days.

A training session on "The Protection and Promotion of Multicultural Values" was organized for employees of historical preservation sites. As part of the projects implemented by the Baku International Multiculturalism Center to safeguard, promote, and develop multicultural values, an online training was held from October 7 to 11 for the employees of the “Genocide Memorial Complex” in Guba and the “Chiraggala-Shabran” State Historical and Cultural Reserve, in response to their request.

The training featured lectures by the Executive Director of the Baku International Multiculturalism Center, Ravan Hasanov; Rector of the Azerbaijan Institute of Theology, Aqil Shirinov; Head of the Information Support and Documentation Department at the Baku International Multiculturalism Center, Yadigar Mammadli; Head of the Analytics Department, Rashad Ilyasov; Public Relations Specialist at the Azerbaijan Museum of History, Ali Farhadov; Lecturer at the Department of Philosophy and Social Sciences at the Azerbaijan University of Languages, Leyla Hajiyeva; Chief Advisor of the Center, Araz Qurbanov; Senior Advisor Billura Aslanova; and Advisor Tahira Alaskarova.

Participants received lectures on topics such as “The Subject and Significance of the Azerbaijani Multiculturalism Discipline,” “Models of Multiculturalism in Different Countries,” “Ideas of Tolerance and Multiculturalism in the History of Azerbaijani Socio-Philosophical Thought,” “Religious Diversity and the Multiculturalism Policy of the Republic of Azerbaijan,” “Azerbaijanism and Multiculturalism,” and “Multiculturalism in Modern Azerbaijan,” among others.

During the training, extensive discussions took place, and questions of interest to participants were addressed.

Notably, the training was attended by Mehriban Aliyeva, Deputy Director of the “Genocide Memorial Complex” in Guba, as well as staff members of the complex’s Research, Exhibition, and Fund Departments: Letafet Beybutova, Abutalib Turabov, Ulker Zeynalova, Emin Ulubayov, Sariya Abidova, Orkhan Huseynov, Namig Bagirli, Nazila Mammadova, Khayal Nukhbalayev, Nurjan Allahverdiyeva, and Islam Aslanov.

A tree-planting event was held in the Guba district as part of the "Year of Solidarity for a Green World" initiative.

In line with the decree by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr. Ilham Aliyev, declaring 2024 as the “Year of Solidarity for a Green World” in the country, and following the Action Plan approved by the Guba District Executive Authority, this event took place on October 18, 2024. Organized by the Guba District Executive Authority, the tree-planting event was held along the section of the Guba-Khachmaz highway that runs through the Guba district.

Participants in the event included the head of the District Executive Authority, Ilgar Mahmudov; a representative from the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Azerbaijan; the District Executive Authority’s staff; members of the Guba district organization of the New Azerbaijan Party (YAP); leaders of law enforcement agencies within the district; heads and staff of regional and other administrative, institutional, and organizational bodies; as well as families of martyrs, veterans, war participants, members of the community, volunteers, youth, and students.

During the event, more than 8,000 saplings suited to the local climate were planted. In addition to planting trees, participants also engaged in area cleaning and beautification efforts, removing weeds and stones from the roadside and providing agricultural care to previously planted saplings.

On October 17, the International Turkey-Russia Relations Symposium began with joint organization by Ege University, the “Genocide Memorial Complex” in Guba, the Gobustan National Historical and Artistic Reserve, the Lankaran Regional Scientific Center, the Ege University Institute of Turkish World Studies, the Azerbaijan University of Tourism and Management, Azerbaijan University, the Shamakhi Branch of the Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University, and the Azerbaijan Customs Academy.

This scientific event aims to further strengthen the strategic partnership and friendship between the two countries and to promote the development of scientific and cultural relations. Notably, the symposium will continue for three days.

Renowned scholars and researchers from the academic circles of Turkey and Azerbaijan participated in the symposium, presenting on current topics related to historical, political, economic, and cultural relations.

In her opening remarks at the symposium, Dr. Rakhshande Bayramova, director of the “Genocide Memorial Complex” in Guba, greeted the participants and highlighted the significance of the event. She discussed topics such as regional security, energy cooperation, and economic development in the historical context of Turkey-Russia relations. The historian emphasized the deep-rooted friendship and brotherly ties between Azerbaijan and Turkey, noting that these relations play a vital role in restoring historical justice and preserving the shared past of both nations. Dr. Bayramova also remarked that historical monuments like the “Genocide Memorial Complex” in Guba hold a special place in the collective memory of both peoples, and that symposiums like this one are crucial for disseminating historical facts to the public.

Additionally, the symposium highlighted the strategic partnership between the two countries, cultural exchanges, and future prospects for joint scientific research.