Baku Forum on Youth for Peace through Intercultural Dialogue

Status: Past
Type: Forum
Format: In-person
Topics: Intercultural Dialogue | Cultural Diversity | Education | Youth | Research
Date: Start:
April 30, 2026 - 09:00 End:
May 1, 2026 - 17:00 Timezone:
(UTC+04:00)

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With the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the "Baku Forum on Youth for Peace through Intercultural Dialogue" will be organized by the "Bir Könüllü" Student Cooperation Public Union and Baku State University, in partnership with the Global Union for Intercultural Dialogue (GUIDE).

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Day 1 — 30 April Baku Forum on Youth for Peace through Intercultural Dialogue

09:30 - 10:00 | Registration of Participants

10:00 - 10:05 | Opening Ceremony

Performance of the State Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan. One minute of silence in deep respect for the memory of the National Leader Heydar Aliyev and the dear heroes of the homeland who gave their lives for our territorial integrity.

10:05 - 10:20 | Opening Remarks

Shahin Panahov — Vice-Rector for International Relations, Baku State University

10:20 - 10:35 | Address

Rizvan Nabiyev — Member of the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan

10:35 - 10:50 | Address

Ravan Hasanov — Executive Director, Baku International Multiculturalism Centre

10:50 - 11:00 | Address

Rufiz Gulizadeh — Project Leader, "Bir Könüllü" Student Organization

11:00 - 11:30 | Panel Discussion I

"The Azerbaijani Model of Multiculturalism: Experience, Youth, and International Impact"

Speakers:

Yadigar Mammadli — Head of Department, Baku International Multiculturalism Centre
Kenan Aliyev — Sector Head, Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Aygun Khalilgizi — Staff Member, Baku State University

11:30 - 11:45 | Tea Break

11:45 - 12:15 | Panel Discussion II

"Intercultural Dialogue and Peace: Global Challenges and Local Solutions"

Speaker: Ayten Gurbanova — Lecturer, Department of International Relations, Baku State University

12:15 - 12:45 | Panel Discussion III

"Youth and Cultural Diplomacy: New Generation Impact Mechanisms"

Speaker: Leyla Hasanova — Chair, Non-Aligned Movement Youth Organization

Day 2 — 1 May Baku Forum on Youth for Peace through Intercultural Dialogue

10:00 - 10:30 | Panel Discussion IV

"Intercultural Communication in the Digital Age and the Risk of Disinformation"

Speaker:

Ramin Habibzadeh — Deputy Director, Education and Research Centre, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum

10:30 - 11:00 | Panel Discussion V

"Inclusive Societies and Social Integration"

Speaker: Nurana Abiyeva — Sign Language Trainer and Social Projects Organizer

11:00 - 11:30 | Tea Break

11:30 - 12:30 | Working Group Session

12:30 - 13:00 | Closing Ceremony

Address by a representative of Baku State University Address by a representative of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Presentation of the Final Document

13:00 | Group Photograph

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The Forum is aimed to promote intercultural dialogue among young people, contribute to the dissemination of peace and tolerance values, and ensure broader recognition of the Azerbaijani model of multiculturalism through active youth participation.