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A meeting of the Presidents' Council of the Turkish Red Network was held in Ankara. On October 29, 2026, Novruz Aslanov, President of the Azerbaijan Red Crescent Society (AzRCS), participated in events marking the Republic Day of the Republic of Türkiye. During the Presidents' Council meeting held on October 30, the long-standing activities of the AzRCS within the Turkish Red Network and future prospects for cooperation were discussed and reviewed. At the meeting, AzRCS representatives Ceyhun Mirzayev and Fatima Jafarzade presented the initial activities of the Youth Network. At the conclusion of the event, the Ankara Declaration was signed, and commemorative gifts were presented to the participants.

The Role of Young Volunteers During Natural Disasters On October 30, 2026, an educational training session for young volunteers, titled "The Role of the Azerbaijan Red Crescent Society During Natural Disasters," was held at the headquarters of the Azerbaijan Red Crescent Society. The training covered the dangers posed by earthquakes, floods, landslides, and other natural disasters; protocols for conduct during emergencies; the humanitarian activities of the Society; and the assistance provided to affected populations. Furthermore, the session emphasized the role of volunteers in emergency situations, the importance of teamwork, rapid communication, psychosocial support, and adherence to humanitarian principles. Participants exchanged views on the subject and posed questions. The event was also attended by the Deputy Executive Secretaries of the Society, Khalida Isgandarova and Mammad Katanov.

First Aid Training On October 28, 2026, a first aid training session was held, jointly organized by the Sumgayit City Branch of the Azerbaijan Red Crescent Society (AzRCS), the Sumgayit Regional "ASAN Service" Center No. 1, and the Absheron-Khizi representative office of the Youth Development and Career Center. Members of the Emergency Mobile Volunteer Team (EMVT) of the AzRCS Sumgayit City Branch briefed participants on the importance of first aid, proper conduct during emergencies, and techniques for providing initial assistance to victims. Conducted in an interactive and practical format, the training served to enhance the participants' knowledge and develop their ability to make prompt decisions.

Meeting in Hamyə Village, Siyazan On October 29, 2026, a visit was organized to Hamyə village in the Siyazan district as part of the “SAFER-AZ” program—an initiative of the Azerbaijan Red Crescent Society (AzRCS) and the International Federation, funded by the European Union. During the visit, a meeting was held with the village executive representative and a community representative, where the program’s objectives and the efforts being made to enhance community preparedness for natural disasters were discussed. The meeting covered the establishment of community-based groups, risk assessment, early warning systems, and disaster preparedness measures. The village representative expressed interest in the initiative and pledged the necessary support. Reference was also made to a recent flash flood in Hamya village, highlighting the critical role of advance notification and preparedness among the population in mitigating the impact of disasters.

Regional Humanitarian Diplomacy Forum On October 21–22, 2026, a Regional Humanitarian Diplomacy Forum was held in Budapest, co-organized by the IFRC’s Europe Regional Office and the Hungarian Red Cross. The forum addressed the development of humanitarian diplomacy, as well as cooperation and the exchange of experience among National Societies. The Azerbaijan Red Crescent Society (AzRCS) was represented at the Forum by Executive Secretary Jeyhun Mirzayev. During the proceedings, the Society’s activities in the field of humanitarian diplomacy were highlighted, as was the contribution made to the humanitarian movement by a book on this subject authored by President Novruz Aslanov. Furthermore, discussions were held with representatives from the National Societies of several countries, and experiences were exchanged with representatives of the Ukrainian Red Cross Society regarding the activities of the AzRCS during the 44-day Patriotic War.

On October 22, 2026, a practical training session titled "Moment of Danger" was held for students at the Jeyranbatan Vocational Lyceum, jointly organized by the Absheron-Khizi Regional Department of Youth and Sports and the Sumgayit City Branch of AzRCS.

On October 21, 2026, an information session was held in Baku with representatives of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and NGOs within the framework of the SAFER-AZ project—implemented by the AzRCS and the (IFRC) with financial support from the EU.

On October 21, 2026, an event was held at the Headquarters of the (AzRCS) on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Professor Fuad Mammadov, a well-known culturologist, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the State Support Agency for Non-Governmental Organizations.

A large-scale civil defense exercise was conducted at the site of the "Absheronneft" Oil and Gas Extraction Department, organized by SOCAR with the participation of the Pirallahi District branch of the Azerbaijan Red Crescent Society (AzRCS).

A five-day refresher training for First Aid trainers, jointly organized by the AzRCS and IFRC within the framework of the “SAFER-AZ: Forecasting, Early Action, and Strengthening Resilience” program, has concluded.

A five-day advanced training for selected Azerbaijan Red Crescent Society (AzRCS) First Aid instructors is underway, covering adult learning principles and training methodologies. First Aid expert Alyona Rusinovich provided guidance and recommendations to participants.

On October 15, 2026, Novruz Aslanov, president of the Azerbaijan Red Crescent Society, along with staff members of the Society, congratulated Khalid Khalilov—Head of the Human Resources Management—on the occasion of his jubilee and wished him success in his future endeavors.

Numerous staff members and volunteers of the AzRCS support the "Məktəblim" photo project—launched by the @ngoagency to demonstrate strong public support for state-mandated school uniform regulations—and invite all citizens and organizations to join this initiative.

An open house event was held in Sumgayit to mark the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, organized by the Sumgayit Regional Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations with the participation of the Sumgayit Regional Center of the Azerbaijan Red Crescent Society.

A five-day refresher training course for selected First Aid trainers from the Azerbaijan Red Crescent Society (AzRCS) began on October 12–16 under the "SAFER-AZ" program.

The Azerbaijan Red Crescent Society participated in a forum dedicated to volunteering, operational readiness, and international cooperation was held in Astana, Kazakhstan, on October 7–8, 2026.

On October 9, 2026, in cooperation with the Azerbaijan Red Crescent Society, a medical team from the Barda district provided free medical services to residents at the Shukurbayli medical center.

On October 8, 2026, an educational event dedicated to healthy and active aging was held, jointly organized by the Public Health and Reforms Center (PHRC), the Baku City Gerontology Center, and the Azerbaijan Red Crescent Society (AzRCS)

On October 5, 2026, to mark "Teachers' Day," members of the Emergency Mobile Volunteer Team of the Azerbaijan Red Crescent Society’s Sumgayit city branch—alongside Sumgayit-based members of the "Turkic Red Network"—met with the teaching staff of Secondary School No. 31.

On October 2, 2026, large-scale cleanup and improvement activities were carried out in the courtyard and on the surrounding roads of the medical center in Shukurbayli village, Jabrayil district. This initiative was conducted by volunteers from the Azerbaijan Red Crescent Society.