Awareness raising events related to January 24 – the International Day of Education were held by the Western, North-Western and Northern Regional Centers of the Ombudsperson. At the events, heads of the regional centers informed the participants about the activity of the Azerbaijan Ombudsperson in the field of protection of the right to education.

The Western Regional Center held an event entitled “The Role of Education in Formation of the Young Generation” in Ganja foreign language oriented boarding school.

During his speech, the head of the Western Regional Center said that the important development stages of Azerbaijani education are connected with the name of the Great Leader Heydar Aliyev, and touched upon the reforms implemented in this field.

The participants were informed about the normative legal acts on the right to education, the rights and duties of students and educators as defined by the law.

The North-Western Regional Center of the Ombudsperson held an educational event on “Investing in people and prioritizing education” in Sheki Mixed Type Orphanage.

During his speech, the head of the North-West Regional Center pointed out that according to the resolution of the UN General Assembly dated December 3, 2018, the International Day of Education is celebrated every year on January 24 all over the world from 2019.

He also emphasized the important role of providing inclusive and quality education for all, which is one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, in human development.

The Northern Regional Center held an event dedicated to the right to education at the Siyazan city Integrated training boarding-type gymnasium.

During his speech, the head of the Northern Regional Center said that the appeals received by the Ombudsperson regarding the right to education are investigated in accordance with the requirements of the law, and measures are taken to restore the right to education in case of violation.

At the end, a discussion was held on the topic, and the questions of the participants were answered.