“My Seas, My Oceans” (My Oceans, My Oceans) initiated by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and IDEA (International Dialogue for Environmental Action) Public Union, with the support of the United Nations (UN) Office in Geneva and the Permanent Mission of Azerbaijan to the UN Office in Geneva. Seas, My Oceans).

APA reports that Tatyana Valova, Director General of the UN Office in Geneva, Leyla Aliyeva, Vice President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, founder and head of the IDEA Public Union, representatives of the diplomatic corps and public organizations accredited in Geneva, our compatriots attended the opening of the exhibition.

In her opening remarks, Tatiana Valova, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, said that June is traditionally a time for conferences and other events dedicated to the protection of the UN oceans and watersheds.

On this eve, the organization of an exhibition focusing on the ecological situation in the oceans and seas in the language of art is of particular importance.

Water resources, which cover more than 70 percent of the world's territory, and the ecosystems of the seas and oceans are increasingly affected.

He thanked Leyla Aliyeva and the artists participating in the exhibition, as well as the curators of the exhibition, for publicizing such an important topic through art.

Leyla Aliyeva, Vice President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, founder and head of the IDEA Public Union, expressed satisfaction with welcoming the guests at the exhibition "My Seas, My Oceans".

He said the exhibition is an opportunity to focus on some global issues through art.

Because art is one of the best ways to touch and touch people's hearts: “At IDEA, we always use art and art to convey the message of the importance of protecting the environment.

Our organization was established in 2011 with a mission to protect our nature and biodiversity.

We want to encourage people to study, art, music, enlightenment and, most importantly, to spend more time in nature. ”

It was noted that IDEA also focuses on combating pollution and protecting animals and marine ecosystems.

Because water is important for human existence, water is life.

It is difficult to admit that 50 percent of marine life has been destroyed in the last 50 years.

Mankind has dealt a severe blow to rivers, seas and oceans: “I would say that people and nature are inextricably linked.

If we hurt nature, we will hurt ourselves in the first place.

But I really believe that we can return the missing pieces with a positive attitude.

I think the happier people are, the more they care about nature.

First of all, it is nature itself that makes us happy, ”Leyla Aliyeva said.

The founder and head of the IDEA Public Union thanked the partners, curators and artists involved in the organization of the exhibition.

Bruno Pozzi, Director of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) Europe Office, expressed satisfaction with the participation in the exhibition on behalf of the organization he has represented as a partner of IDEA for many years.

It was noted that the exhibition focuses on a problem that should concern everyone in the world.

Water is the most important resource and source of life on our blue planet.

Since our planet cannot exist without water, initiatives to protect water, water bodies and wildlife must be supported by all possible means.

In the current era of climate change, the protection of water resources, which is one of the global challenges, should be a priority.

Galib Israfilov, Permanent Representative of Azerbaijan to the UN Office in Geneva, thanked the UN Office in Geneva and the IDEA Public Union for organizing the exhibition.

He stressed that this exhibition reflects the artistic expression of young Azerbaijani artists through art to the global challenge that makes the world think.

After the performances, the Geneva-based children's dance ensemble Heritage performed an art program of Azerbaijani folk songs.

Then there was a public viewing of the exhibition.

It should be noted that the exhibition, which will last until June 30 at the Palace of Nations in Geneva, presents works by nine contemporary Azerbaijani artists.

The importance of protecting water resources for future generations is emphasized through the works on display, while the best way to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals is through creativity.

The partnership of governments, the private sector and civil society is critical to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals to ensure that we leave a better planet for future generations.

Undoubtedly, art is one of the most effective means of conveying the importance of the world's challenges in protecting the environment and ensuring sustainable development.

Such challenges include promoting environmental awareness opportunities, including issues such as climate change, pollution, overfishing and extinction.

Javid Ilham, Diana Aliyeva, Elshan Karaja, Erkin Alakbarli, Gunel Ravilova, Leyla Aliyeva, Mirali Seyidov, Nazrin Khalafova and Nazrin Mammadova focus their messages on such issues at the exhibition, providing people with a broader understanding of the topic and promoting public awareness of environmental issues. gathers support, thus contributing to global goals.

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Leyla Aliyeva, Vice President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, founder and head of the IDEA Public Union, who is on a visit to Geneva, Switzerland, met with Tatiana Valova, Director General of the UN Office in Geneva, on June 14.

Valova expressed satisfaction with the organization of an exhibition of works by Azerbaijani artists "My Seas, My Oceans" at the UN Office in Geneva.

He said that the exhibition, which coincides with the UN summit on oceans and water basins in June, will contribute to the promotion of this global theme through art.

Valova stressed the importance of the works presented at the exhibition, especially the urgency of the water issue and its importance at the global level.

Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, founder and head of the IDEA Public Union Leyla Aliyeva thanked Valova for her personal attention to the organization of the exhibition and participation in its opening.

The importance of exploring opportunities for cooperation between the UN and the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and IDEA was stressed at the meeting, and the importance of increasing contacts in the near future was noted.

They also exchanged views on participation in IDEA staff and experts in projects related to the Sustainable Development Goals, youth, gender equality, environmental protection and other issues, as well as various events at the UN Office in Geneva.

At the same time, given the urgency of such an important issue as the protection of women's rights and strengthening their role in society, they discussed cooperation in this area.

They also touched upon Valova's forthcoming visit to Azerbaijan and meetings in Baku.

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On the same day, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, founder and head of the IDEA Public Union Leyla Aliyeva got acquainted with the presentation on the reconstruction of the "Azerbaijan Room" located in the residence of the UN Office in Geneva.

It was noted that the UN Office in Geneva has rooms and halls dedicated to more than 20 countries.

Restored by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation in 2007 and decorated with national carpets, works by Azerbaijani artists and masters of applied arts, the "Azerbaijan Room" is used for important meetings and gatherings on regional issues.

A new project has been launched to ensure that the room meets modern technological standards.

The German company Luther Design, while preserving the concept of the historic building where the room is located, presented a project that presents Azerbaijani culture, art, crafts and national music.

Reconstruction of the "Azerbaijan Room" will begin later this year.

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Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, founder and head of the IDEA Public Union Leyla Aliyeva visited the sculpture "Thoughts and Dreams" presented by the Azerbaijani state in Ariana Park in front of the Palace of Nations at the UN Office in Geneva.

It was reported that the Palace of Nations, built in 1929-1938, is one of the largest public buildings in the world, and its 46-hectare Ariana Park is one of the largest parks in Geneva.

More than 2,000 works of art, painting and sculpture are on display at the Palace of Nations and Ariana Park.

This rich collection covers topics such as peace, equality, development, progress, freedom, human rights and the environment, which are the core values ​​of the United Nations.

The authors of the monument presented on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Azerbaijan's accession to the UN are People's Artists Salhab Mammadov and Ali Ibadullayev.

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Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, founder and head of the IDEA Public Union Leyla Aliyeva presented books about Azerbaijan to the library of the UN Office in Geneva.

The director of the library Francesco Pisano thanked for the publications that enriched the library's fund and told about the history of the library.

It was noted that the library has many important documents, as well as archival documents related to the Paris Peace Conference.

This archive is of incomparable importance for Azerbaijan.

Because the originals of many historical documents related to the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic are preserved here.

These documents include letters and appeals, maps and other important historical documents prepared by the Azerbaijani delegation to the Paris peace talks.

In 2016, these materials were digitized and included in the online catalog.

Pisano expressed hope that in the future the library fund will expand with more books about Azerbaijan.