On October 22, 2022, ICYF-ERC participated in the International Charity Bazaar, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, the UN Resident Coordinator Office in Azerbaijan, and the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Youth Organization, along with other diplomatic missions accredited in Azerbaijan.
The event was dedicated to the 30th Anniversary of the Azerbaijan – UN Partnership, the completion of the third year of Azerbaijan’s Chairmanship to the Non-Aligned Movement, and the UN Day! All proceeds from demonstration and the sale of items and meals from different cultures by diplomatic missions in Azerbaijan will be transferred to UNICEF’s project in Azerbaijan supporting children with disabilities.
The Eurasian Regional Center of ICYF (ICYF-ERC) took part in the event by presenting mementos of Muslim culture, handcrafted artwork, and traditional foods prepared by youth of OIC member states. The books by ICYF-ERC, as well as the newsletters, describing the latest activities of the organization were also present on the stall of ICYF-ERC.
During the event, H.E. Mr. Jeyhun Bayramov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, was briefed by Mr. Vusal Gurbanov, Acting Director General of ICYF-ERC, on the activities of the Eurasian Regional Center of ICYF (ICYF-ERC) aimed at providing the necessary opportunities for the development of youth of the OIC Member States.
A number of high-ranking diplomats and guests including the Ambassadors of OIC Member States have also approached the stand and gotten acquainted with ICYF-ERC stall.
The multicultural performance, organized by ICYF-ERC, where 30 students from OIC member states represented their countries on stage waving their own flags dressed in traditional attire, set a remarkable tone for the event that will live long in the minds of the participants. The creativity and the professional delivery of the performance were greatly appreciated by the audience.