“Encouraging the Participation of Young People in the Election Process” event organized by the Eurasian Regional Center of the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF-ERC) and the National Assembly of Youth Organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan (NAYORA), brought together influential figures in youth movements from various countries to discuss and emphasize the importance of active youth involvement in the electoral process.

The distinguished panel of speakers included Aigul Gabdrakhmanova, the head of the "Selet" youth movement in the Republic of Tatarstan (RF); Akerke Iskanderova, the Acting Director of the "Jastar Ruhy" youth organization under "Amanat" party in Kazakhstan; Wajiha Haris, the President of Romania's Scheherazade Foundation, dedicated to working with Muslim minorities in Europe; and Fsahat Ul-Hassan, Chairman of Pakistan's Youth Advocacy Network. Together, they explored crucial topics such as the principles of active citizenship at the youth level and shared international experiences that have successfully encouraged youth participation in the democratic process.

Throughout the conference, attendees engaged in a fruitful exchange of ideas, discussing innovative approaches to working with young people in different countries. This collaborative effort aimed to identify strategies that resonate with diverse cultural contexts, acknowledging the unique challenges and opportunities present in each region.

As the conference progressed, the international guests took the opportunity to address the upcoming presidential elections to be held on 7 February, 2024 in Azerbaijan.