Shahla Aslanova, Chief Adviser in the Department for Cooperation with International and Civil Society Organizations of the Ombudsman Office, participated in an awareness-raising event held at the Azerbaijan Tourism and Management University by the Youth Anti-Drug Addiction Public Union under the motto “Value your life”.

The management and students of the noted University, deputies of the Parliament, and representatives of the Main Drug Enforcement Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Working Group of the State Commission for Combating Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking, the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs, and the State Committee on the Work with Religious Associations delivered speeches at the event. During the speeches, attention was drawn to the social consequences caused by drug addiction, and the existing statistical data reflecting the current situation in this area in the country were highlighted. Furthermore, it was stressed that it is important for young people to focus on their education and personal development, as well as the effective organization of their leisure time.

In her speech, the representative of the Ombudsman Office provided information about the Ombudsman’s awareness-raising activities in the fight against drug addiction, events held with the participation of children and youth in the regions, the investigation of related complaints, as well as the recommendations for the fight against drug addiction included in the annual reports. In addition, the importance of measures to prevent social isolation and adaptation of persons suffering from drug addiction in society was emphasized.

A social video clip prepared by the Youth Anti-Drug Addiction Public Union was demonstrated.