"Trust Walk" dedicated to the UN Day was held in Baku 

The UN Resident Coordinator's Office, together with the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Youth Foundation, the DOST Center for Inclusive Development and Creativity, and the YARAT Contemporary Art Space, organized a "Trust Walk" dedicated to the UN Day.

The "Trust Walk," held with the participation of persons with disabilities, emphasized the importance of inclusion and equality in society.

During the event, the UN Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan, Vladanka Andreeva, emphasized the occasion's significance and stressed that the UN collaborates with its partners to attain the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The "Trust Walk" event marked the UN Day and united various organizations and individuals striving to establish inclusive and equitable societies.

“It is 78 years since the UN Charter entered into force. The principles of the UN Charter – for peace, sustainable development, and human rights for all – are critical for our activity. Today – together with our partners, including people with disabilities – we want this day to be about what each of us will do to fulfill the global promise of leaving no one behind. Through this Trust Walk, we intend to show that together we can make positive changes, and our differences make us stronger as a whole," said Vladanka Andreeva.

Sahil Babayev, the Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population, highlighted ongoing efforts to establish new inclusive centers focused on nurturing the talents and skills of persons with disabilities. He also emphasized plans to expand this network of centers across the country.

The Minister mentioned the creation of new centers to support the development of talents and skills for persons with disabilities and said that the network of these centers would be expanded across the country.

Indira Hajiyeva, the Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Gadir Khalilov, the Youth Fund Executive Director, and leaders from various state institutions, diplomatic corps, international organizations, and volunteers also attended the event.

The Trust Walk started from the "Surakhani" ship museum with the #leavenoonebehind motto, followed by a concert program featuring performances by persons with disabilities from the DOST Inclusive at the YARAT Contemporary Art Center.