On October 7, 2026, an event dedicated to October 7 – World Day for Decent Work was held through the joint organization of the Institute of Geography of the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Nasir al-Din Tusi Shamakhi Astrophysical Observatory.

Opening the event, Zaur Imrani, Acting Director of the Institute of Geography, Doctor of Geographical Sciences and Associate Professor, welcomed the participants and spoke about the significance of establishing World Day for Decent Work. He emphasized that this important day plays a vital role in raising awareness of fairness, equality, social partnership, and the protection of workers' rights in employment relations.

Following this, Hamdulla Aliyev, Head of the Administrative Department of the Institute of Geography, delivered a presentation on “The Essence and Objectives of World Day for Decent Work.” He noted that the concept of decent work is based on four key pillars: employment, labour rights, social protection, and social dialogue. These pillars encompass a wide range of issues, from fair income and safe working conditions to equality among employees, dialogue between management and staff, and social protection.

Hamdulla Aliyev stressed that creating decent working conditions positively contributes to improving employees' work quality and productivity. He also highlighted that promoting decent employment and decent work for all is one of the key objectives of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. In addition, he provided information on measures implemented in Azerbaijan within the framework of cooperation with the International Labour Organization, adopted conventions, and Decent Work Country Programmes.

Kamran Ramazanli, Chair of the Institute's Trade Union Organization, addressed the conditions provided for young researchers, support for their scientific initiatives, and social security issues in professional life. He noted that involving young scientists in international cooperation and joint projects plays an important role in developing scientific potential.

The event featured an exchange of views on the implementation of decent work principles in scientific institutions, the protection of employees' rights, the creation of a healthy and motivating work environment, and support for young researchers.

At the conclusion of the event, participants put forward proposals related to the topic and their questions were answered.