The leadership of the Global South Non-Governmental Organization Platform has been granted to Azerbaijan with the approval of NGOs from 116 countries.
According to EDnews, this announcement was made during the founding conference of the Global South Platform, which took place today.
The platform’s headquarters will be located in Baku, marking a significant step in Azerbaijan’s growing role in the international civil society landscape.
Ramil Iskenderli, the head of the Azerbaijan National NGO Forum, has been elected as the temporary Secretary-General of the Global South NGO Platform for a one-year term. During this period, the internal structure of the organization will be finalized, ensuring effective coordination and management across its member organizations.
It is also worth noting that the Global South NGO Platform’s General Assembly will be held in 2026, providing an opportunity for NGOs from around the world to meet and further solidify the platform’s goals and strategies for the future.
Madina Mammadova//EDnews
