BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 10. The First Forum of
Azerbaijani Women in America was held in Alexandria, Virginia, at
the initiative of the American Azerbaijani Women organization and
with the support of the State Committee on Work with the Diaspora
of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Trend reports, citing the committee.
The event took place on the eve of International Women’s
Day.
According to the State Committee on Work with the Diaspora, the
forum brought together Azerbaijani women living in various U.S.
states; leaders of organizations that are members of the
Association of Azerbaijani Organizations of America, the head of
the Azerbaijan House of Canada, Brazilian journalists,
representatives of diplomatic missions in the United States from
Azerbaijan, Türkiye, Uzbekistan, Indonesia, Senegal, Singapore,
Djibouti, and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, as well as
community leaders.
Extensive discussions were held during the forum on
strengthening women’s leadership potential, preserving cultural
identity, promoting intercommunity dialogue, expanding professional
cooperation through modern digital platforms, and building a strong
network within the diaspora. Participants exchanged views on rich
experiences and modern ideas.
Head of the American Azerbaijani Women Association, Lala
Ragimov, stated that the forum aims to create a strong support
platform for Azerbaijani women living in the United States and
representatives of other communities to develop women’s leadership
skills, expand mentorship opportunities, and establish deeper
connections among communities. She also noted that the forum would
create an inspiring environment for the younger generation and
encourage their social and professional engagement.
Speaking at the event, Salhat Abbasova, head of a department at
the State Committee on Work with the Diaspora of the Republic of
Azerbaijan, highlighted the rich and proud history of the
development of Azerbaijani women. She emphasized that Azerbaijani
women are among the successful examples of women’s leadership
worldwide and actively contribute to public administration and
humanitarian diplomacy.
The department head stressed that women have historically played
an irreplaceable role in building peace, stability, and a secure
future. She noted that such platforms create opportunities for
women to participate more actively in these processes and
strengthen their role in preserving family and national values and
passing them on to future generations. According to her, in a
modern world marked by growing global challenges and conflicts,
such initiatives are also vital for strengthening dialogue among
peoples and communities and fostering mutual understanding,
solidarity, and cooperation.
The initiators of the project, united around a shared idea,
stated in their remarks: “This important initiative, which brings
together successful professionals from various fields, emerging
leaders, and community representatives to promote professional
excellence and intergenerational leadership development, has been
formed step by step with great enthusiasm and dedication. We
believe that this initiative will encourage the professional
development of Azerbaijani women living in the United States,
create new opportunities for cooperation among community members,
and contribute to the future of the Azerbaijani diaspora. We
believe that this is not only a diaspora event but also an
international dialogue platform that brings together different
cultures and communities.”
Within the framework of the forum, panel discussions were
organized on leadership, cultural identity, intercommunity
dialogue, women’s professional development, and networking.
Professionals representing different sectors shared their
experiences and ideas while also presenting business examples and
creative works. Community leaders and young diaspora
representatives proposed new initiatives to enhance women’s
participation in public life.
At the end of the event, the establishment of a mentorship
program for women was announced. The organizers noted that the
forum will continue in the future to transform it into a long-term
international platform for women’s leadership, innovation, and
intercommunity cooperation, increasing the activity of Azerbaijani
women in the United States and strengthening Azerbaijani-American
diaspora ties.
In recent years, the State Committee on Work with the Diaspora
has organized forums for scientists, doctors, engineers, and
students living abroad. These initiatives create unified platforms
for professionals representing the same fields and encourage
diaspora members to jointly contribute to the modern development of
both the countries where they live and Azerbaijan.
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