“January 20: The Struggle for Freedom” panel discussion was held, with the support of the Youth Foundation of the Republic of Azerbaijan, jointly organized by the National Assembly of Youth Organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan (NAYORA) and the “Erasmus Student Network Azerbaijan” Public Union (ESN Azerbaijan).

19 January 2025

“January 20: The Struggle for Freedom” panel discussion was held, with the support of the Youth Foundation of the Republic of Azerbaijan, jointly organized by the National Assembly of Youth Organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan (NAYORA) and the “Erasmus Student Network Azerbaijan” Public Union (ESN Azerbaijan).

The panel discussion was attended by professor and historian Gulana Aliyeva, member of the National Board of ESN Azerbaijan Yagub Ahmadov, member of the Central Control and Inspection Commission of the European Students' Forum-Bakı (AEGEE-Bakı) Kamilla Mammadova, representatives of international organizations, local and foreign students, as well as young people from different countries.

The speakers during the panel discussion emphasized that the events of January 20 were not only a tragic day, but it also became a symbol of the people's struggle for freedom and national volition. Foreign participants were provided with extensive information about the events that took place at that time, the heroism of the martyrs, and Azerbaijan's struggle for independence.

Discussions were held among the participants. Foreign guests asked their questions and shared their thoughts and impressions about the events of January 20. The event also became a platform to look at the struggles of various peoples for freedom and discuss their similarities with the struggle of the Azerbaijani people.