Within the framework of the “Human Rights Month” declared by the Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Sabina Aliyeva, a training on the topic “Protection of Children’s Rights: Protection against Discrimination and Promotion of Equality” was held for students and teaching staff at Secondary School No. 282 named after Nadir Aliyev in Baku.

The senior advisor of the Child Rights Protection Sector of the Ombudsman’s Office, Azer Isali, participated as a trainer and provided extensive information on the importance of protecting children’s rights and freedoms, promoting the principles of equality and mutual respect among students, preventing discrimination cases, as well as the nature and consequences of rights violations.

In addition, discussions were held during the training based on examples of discrimination cases, the participants’ views on the topic were heard, and detailed information was provided on the protection of children’s rights, promotion of equality, as well as the Ombudsman’s activities in the field of child rights protection.

At the end of the training, the questions of the students were answered, and awareness-raising publications prepared by the Ombudsman’s Office in the field of protection of children’s rights were presented to the educational institution.