Antalya: Azerbaijan’s First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva attended a panel session titled ‘United for Peace in Palestine: Confronting Scholasticide, Protecting Future’ at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey. The event took place on April 18, with Aliyeva joined by her daughter, Leyla Aliyeva, as they participated in discussions centered around peace and education in Palestine.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, attendees of the panel session also had the opportunity to visit the African Culture House stand. This initiative, founded in 2016 by Turkey’s First Lady Emine Erdogan, aims to promote African women’s handicrafts and foster cultural solidarity. The event was hosted by First Lady Emine Erdogan and commenced with a video highlighting issues in Palestine.
During the session, speakers underscored the significance of creating safe learning environments, enhancing psychosocial support, and maintaining educational continuity for Palestinian children affected by conflict. First Lady Emine Erdogan emphasized that the messages shared at the event could inspire hope for children in conflict zones globally. She highlighted the critical role of youth as a nation’s future and the necessity of addressing factors that contribute to violence.
The event concluded with a commemorative photo, followed by an exhibition tour that showcased the impact of conflict on Palestine’s education system.