AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWomen’s Rights & Support: Azerbaijan’s Women Helpline (with Azercell) saw calls nearly double in the first half of 2026, with 2,500 requests and 548 cases tied to violence, including a rise in cyberbullying. Media & Culture Diplomacy: Shusha’s 4th Shusha Global Media Forum drew major attention, with President Ilham Aliyev stressing the media’s role in peace and trust, and foreign-policy talks on Azerbaijan–Syria cooperation. Education Leadership: A Mini MBA Program for Education Leaders wrapped up, aiming to strengthen school leadership and modern management skills across Azerbaijan’s education system. Culture Policy: The Culture Ministry and the Science and Education Ministry mapped next steps for implementing the “Azerbaijani Culture – 2040” concept, including linking culture with education and new language-literature work. Film & Theatre: The Azerbaijan Filmmakers Union set nominees for its film critics and scholars awards, while Gunay Children’s Theatre closed its 23rd season with Uzeyir Hajibayli’s “The Cloth Peddler.” Human Rights Watch: Reports say Talysh culture researcher Iqbal Abilov was tortured in pre-trial detention, and another detained researcher, Bakhruz Samadov, faces worsening health and treatment concerns. Workplace Lifestyle: Azerbaijan Airlines earned Great Place to Work® certification for the first time, citing employee feedback and people-centered management.
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