The Republican Committee of the Trade Union of Cultural Workers of Azerbaijan held a seminar-meeting dedicated to February 2 – Youth Day.
Speaking at the seminar, the chairman of the committee Jamila Sattarova noted that the perspective development of each country, the strengthening of statehood depends on the training of young people who are a reliable guarantee of the future, their intellectual and creative force, leading members of society. The chairman said that the future of the state and society is insured as a result of their proper guidance, as young people have great creative power. It is also a fact that the level of development of the young generation becomes an indicator of the progress of the socio-economic, spiritual and cultural, as well as political life of the state or society. As Azerbaijan develops economically, so does the need for social protection for young people. The state is taking significant steps to improve the social situation of young people.
Sattarova stressed that the Republican Committee of the Trade Union of Cultural Workers currently includes 752 organizations and 55,188 members. 16,217 members are young people, which is 29% of the total number.
The meeting provided information about the “Young Trade Union Leader School” complex program for young workers. It was noted that the main purpose of the program is to increase the motivation of trade union membership, to revive the work of young people in trade union organizations, to identify talented young people and to protect their interests.
Narmina Bagirova, head of the sector for the promotion of healthy lifestyles and social programs of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, said that the role of trade unions in the development of Azerbaijani youth is great.She said that today our youth is distinguished by active activity in all spheres of public life, plays an important role in the implementation of political, economic, humanitarian and social measures.
Narmina Bagirova, head of the sector for the promotion of healthy lifestyles and social programs of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, noted that the role of trade unions in the development of youth is great. She said that today our youth is distinguished by active activity in all spheres of public life, plays an important role in the implementation of political, economic, humanitarian and social measures. The President of Azerbaijan has adopted state programs directly related to youth, as a result of which positive changes have taken place in the priority areas of state youth policy.
Then the head of the international relations and information department of the Republican Committee Zaur Hamidov made a report on the measures taken last year and the work done.
Chairman of the Youth Council of the Azerbaijan Trade Unions Confederation Tural Suleymanov spoke at the seminar and spoke about the tasks ahead.