An art competition involving higher school students and marking the 93rd anniversary of national leader Heydar Aliyev has wrapped up. A concert on this occasion was held at Azerbaijan State Academic National Drama Theatre. Participants in the event included Minister of Education Mikayil Jabbarov, chairman of Azerbaijan Education Workers Free Trade Unions Republican Committee Sattar Mehbalıyev, heads of higher education institutions and students. The annual competition aims to encourage patriotism and respect for national culture, arts and traditions among students, and discover and develop young talents. The concert featured performance by amateur bands and musicians, singers, dancers, elocutionists from creative studios. The two-stage competition involved more than 1000 students from 24 higher schools. Winners were selected by a jury panel consisting of people`s artists, honored culture and arts figures. Chaired by head of Azerbaijan Composers Union Firangiz Alizade, the jury included Tarana Muradova, Baba Veziroghlu, Naila Mirmammadli, Hafiz Quliyev and Samir Jafarov. 

11/05/2016 09:23

On May 7, Minister of Education Mikayil Jabbarov met with employees of educational institutions who succeeded at Baku Marathon 2016. Minister Mikayil Jabbarov said that initiated by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, Baku Marathon 2016 aimed to contribute to the development of sport in Azerbaijan, promote healthy lifestyle among people, especially youth, and encourage them to do good deeds. The Minister said Baku Marathon 2016 was praiseworthy as it united representatives of different nations around a single goal in accordance with Azerbaijan`s peace-loving and tolerant mission. Mikayil Jabbarov expressed his confidence that the marathon would become a nice tradition, and enjoy greater interest in the future. Employees of educational institutions and athletes, including Namiq Asadov, Tural Sadiqli, Elman Abishov, Raida Aslanova, Raqsana Rajabli, Lala Pirumova succeeded at Baku Marathon 2016. The Minister presented the marathon participants with certificates of merit and gifts.

10/05/2016 17:25

On May 6, Minister of Education Mikayıl Jabbarov received newly-appointed UN Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan Ghulam Isaczai. They discussed relations between the Ministry of Education and the United Nations and its agencies. They also exchanged views over prospects for cooperation between the Ministry of Education and UN in accordance with the goals set by “State Strategy for Development of Education in the Republic of Azerbaijan”, particularly in the field of vocational education.

10/05/2016 14:21

On May 3-4, an Azerbaijani delegation attended the 89th session of the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) in Geneva. The delegation, whose composition was defined by an order of President Ilham Aliyev, was led by Deputy Foreign Minister Khalaf Khalafov. The session considered the seventh, eighth and ninth periodical reports of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. The reports were presented by Khalaf Khalafov. In his remarks, the Deputy FM said the elimination of racial discrimination was stipulated in Azerbaijan`s national legislation. He highlighted the implementation of the National Plan of Action on the Protection of Human Rights and the Plan of Action on the Fight against Trafficking in Human Beings. Khalaf Khalafov drew the audience`s attention to Azerbaijan`s measures – both at national and international levels – to develop religious tolerance and inter-ethnic relations in the country. The Deputy FM said that in accordance with an executive order of the Azerbaijani President, 2016 was declared a year of Multiculturalism with the aim of preserving the values of multiculturalism in the country. During the session CERD members hailed Azerbaijan`s cooperation with the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, accomplishments in the implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, and the country`s legislation in this regard. They also applauded the national solidarity in Azerbaijan, the government`s measures to strengthen the protection of women`s rights, pardons, as well as the country`s contribution to the fight against racism, development of multiculturalism and cultural diversity through hosting large-scale international sporting and cultural events. The committee members also hailed information on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, which was provided by the Azerbaijani delegation. Deputy Minister of Education Firudin Gurbanov responded to CERD members` questions on education, including education for refugees and IDPs, women`s involvement in the education system and other issues. Deputy Minister of Education Firudin Gurbanov also highlighted what had been done to prevent racial discrimination in Azerbaijan`s education system and the government`s attention to this sector. He said the right to get education and right to use one`s mother tongue were stipulated in the country`s legislation, Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and relevant articles of Education Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The Deputy Minister said there were schools for national (ethnic) minorities in the country, and spoke of preparation of textbooks for them. Firudin Gurbanov described Azerbaijan as a land of tolerance and multiculturalism. He drew the audience`s attention to a series of events held under a plan of action for the Year of Multiculturalism, saying they included a drawing competition among pupils, seminars on inter-cultural communication skills and knowledge in secondary and vocational schools, “Azerbaijani multiculturalism” public lectures, regional quiz competitions among pupils.

10/05/2016 14:20

On May 8, the Ministry of Education held a blood donation campaign at secondary school No. 202 in Baku on the occasion of International Thalassemia Day. Held for the third year, the campaign saw employees of the ministry of Education and Baku City Education Department, and teachers donate blood. Donors were examined by hematologists of a special medical team of the Central Blood Bank of B. Eyvazov Institute of Hematology and Transfusiology. After laboratory analysis, blood samples will be gathered at the Central Blood Bank to be used in treatment of genetic blood diseases.  The campaign aimed to support a series of events held under “Care for the children suffering from hemophilia and thalassemia” State Program, which was approved by President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.

10/05/2016 14:17

A ceremony was held at Gulustan palace on May 5 to award winners of “Best presentation” competition, which marked the 93rd anniversary of national leader Heydar Aliyev. Prior to the ceremony senior education officials visited the Alley of Honors to lay flowers at the grave of national leader Heydar Aliyev. The competition, which involved 9th-11th grade pupils, was co-organized by the Ministry of Education, Heydar Aliyev Foundation, New Azerbaijan Party, Ministry of Communications and High Technologies, Azerbaijan Education Workers Free Trade Unions Republican Committee. Participants in the event included deputy Prime Minister, deputy chairman of the New Azerbaijan Party Ali Ahmadov, Minister of Education Mikayil Jabbarov, chairperson of the Board of Directors of State Examination Center Maleyka Abbaszade, chairman of Azerbaijan Copyright Agency Kamran Imanov, deputy Minister of Communications and High Technologies Iltimas Mammadov, director of Heydar Aliyev Center Anar Alakbarov, chairman of Azerbaijan Education Workers Free Trade Unions Republican Committee Sattar Mehbalıyev, as well as parliamentarians, heads of educational institutions, well-known intellectuals, teachers and pupils. The event started with the performance of the state anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan by a children`s choir of Bulbul secondary music school. The participants then observed a minute of silence for martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the recent battles for the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan. Education Minister Mikayil Jabbarov congratulated the winners of “Best presentation” competition. He stressed the role of the competition in encouraging young generation to study national leader Heydar Aliyev`s rich political legacy, life and activities. The Minister said that thanks to President Ilham Aliyev`s care different programs and projects were successfully implemented in the country with the aim of developing education. Mikayil Jabbarov said Azerbaijan was on the verge of celebrating the 25th anniversary of its state independence, and highlighted education reforms carried out during the years of independence. The Minister said education reforms had become more practical and effective in recent years. “Strategic priorities and goals stipulated in the ‘State Strategy for Development of Education in the Republic of Azerbaijan’ define development trends in Azerbaijan`s education in compliance with the challenges of the 21st century.” Minister Jabbarov said education infrastructure had been completely overhauled, adding that material and technical resources of educational institutions were improved to modern standards. He said significant measures were taken to increase prestige of teaching profession, adding that mechanisms were applied to improve teachers` knowledge and skills and develop teaching methodologies. The Minister also highlighted the efforts to ensure that heads of general education institutions were defined based on professional criteria. Mikayil Jabbarov said they learn public opinion in connection with new textbook projects, and provided an insight into tasks ahead with respect to education abroad, and other topical issues. Deputy Prime Minister, deputy chairman of the New Azerbaijan Party Ali Ahmadov emphasized the significance of the competition. He said it was important that young generation studied rich legacy of national leader Heydar Aliyev. The Deputy Prime Minister said such events contributed to shaping pupils` statehood thinking and views. Deputy Minister of Communications and High Technologies Iltimas Mammadov and chairman of Azerbaijan Education Workers Free Trade Unions Republican Committee Sattar Mehbalıyev congratulated the winners of the competition. According to results of “Best presentation” competition, five entries received 1st degree certificates, 11 entries received 2nd degree certificates, 16 entries received 3rd degree certificates and 18 entries received certificates of merit.  The winners also received valuable prizes.

06/05/2016 16:04

On May 4, Minister of Education Mikayıl Jabbarov met with Director of UNESCO International Bureau of Education (IBE) Mmantsetsa Marope, who is visiting Azerbaijan on the invitation of the Ministry of Education. Founded as a private organization in Geneva in 1925, IBE became a UNESCO institution in 1999, with its primary goal being the development of curriculum, education methods and teaching strategies. Minister Mikayıl Jabbarov and IBE director Mmantsetsa Marope discussed prospects for Azerbaijan-UNESCO relations in the field of education. During the visit, Mmantsetsa Marope will give a lecture titled “Managing Education Systems towards 2030” to representatives of Azerbaijani higher education institutions at ADA University.

05/05/2016 12:57

Employees of the local Organizing Committee of “UEFA European Under-17 Championship Azerbaijan-2016” tournament have held meetings with pupils of secondary schools in Baku. Organized in partnership with the Ministry of Education, the meetings aimed to encourage young generation`s interest in football and increase their awareness of the Under-17 championship. The Organizing Committee employees met with more than 3700 pupils in 46 secondary schools. The meetings were attended by footballers playing in the national league and for the national team, as well as youth, who will compete in the Under-17 championship, and Ambassador of the championship, Honored Artist Roya. During the meetings the Organizing Committee employees informed pupils about the Under-17 championship and responded to their questions. They emphasized the importance of encouraging children`s interest in football and healthy lifestyle through UEFA European Under-17 Championship, and also stressed the necessity of supporting Azerbaijan`s national team at the championship.  

05/05/2016 12:54

On May 3, Minister of Education Mikayıl Jabbarov received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Moldova to Azerbaijan George Leuke. They discussed the current state of relations between the two countries in the field of education and prospects for cooperation.

05/05/2016 10:36

The Ministry of Education has announced a transfer competition for teachers employed on termless contracts (on the permanent basis) in general schools of Baku Department of Education. The competition will feature three stages (consideration of electronic applications, test and interview). Teachers who wish to participate in the competition can register online at www.miq.edu.az/baku from May 3 to 10, 2016.

04/05/2016 14:11