Baku: Thirty more children from Ukraine have arrived in Azerbaijan to undergo rehabilitation services, continuing the efforts to support young victims of the ongoing conflict.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Zaur Ibrahimov, Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Social Services Agency under the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population, confirmed the arrival of these children in Baku. The Social Services Agency is organizing socio-psychological rehabilitation services for them.
The rehabilitation program includes national dance lessons and individual consultations with professional psychologists. The children will also explore significant cultural sites such as Icherisheher, the Maiden Tower, the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, the seaside boulevard, the Ateshgah temple, and the Yanardag monument. They will participate in group therapies, meditation, yoga sessions, psycho-social training, and master classes in national cuisine. Additionally, they will visit historical and sightseeing locations in Gabala and Shaki.
Ibrahimov highlighted that the 10-day social rehabilitation program aims to stabilize the children’s emotional states and facilitate their integration into society. Since the program’s inception, over 260 Ukrainian children have received these vital services in Azerbaijan.
The Ambassador of Ukraine to Azerbaijan, Yuriy Husyev, emphasized the significance of this humanitarian initiative amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine. He expressed gratitude to Azerbaijan’s President, government, and citizens for their unwavering support. Husyev noted that the peaceful respite provided by Azerbaijan will leave a lasting impact on the lives of Ukrainian children.