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On October 21, the 1st Family Forum themed "Family in the Digital Age: New Horizons of Transformation" was held, organized by the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs.
As AZERTAC reports, prior to the start of the event, a themed drawing exhibition titled "The Family of the Future Through the Eyes of Children" took place, alongside the presentation of the "Volunteer Families" project.
The official part of the forum commenced with the performance of the national anthem.
Following this, actors from the Azerbaijan State Pantomime Theatre presented an artistic composition reflecting the preservation of human relationships and family values in the digital era.
Speaking at the event, Bahar Muradova, Chairperson of the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs, emphasized the importance of preserving traditional family values alongside the adaptation of families to technological innovations. Drawing attention to digital addiction, harmful content, cyberbullying, and personal data safety, she noted the significance of parental responsibility and trust-based communication within the family in protecting children.
The Committee Chairperson spoke about the ongoing work aimed at strengthening the institution of the family, protecting the rights of women and children, as well as the significance of the draft Family Concept currently under development. She highlighted the role of families returning to their native lands within the framework of the "Great Return" in preserving national and spiritual attachments.
The forum will feature six panel discussions dedicated to family relationships, modern parenting, digital safety and health, the impact of artificial intelligence, and the family of the future.
Samir Mammadov, Deputy Minister of Digital Development and Transport, noted that the Action Plan for 2026-2028 has been approved, reforms in the field of digitalization and artificial intelligence have begun, and infrastructure is being upgraded alongside efforts to modernize education across 58 initiatives.
Touching upon the role of the family in shaping healthy children and future citizens, Firudin Gurbanov, Deputy Minister of Science and Education, addressed the importance of preserving national and spiritual values, passing down independence and territorial integrity to future generations, and factoring in the impact of digitalization on the institution of the family.
Gunduz Ismayilov, Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for Work with Religious Organizations, emphasized that in the digital age, the adaptation of the family institution to changing conditions is inevitable; however, the protection of moral foundations remains crucial in this process.
Subsequently, a video dedicated to family values, prepared using artificial intelligence technology, was demonstrated.
The first part of the forum featured a panel discussion titled "Family in the New Reality: From Shared Responsibility to a Sustainable Future," moderated by Tabriz Jafarov, PhD in Law and Associate Professor at ADA University.
The panel saw the participation of Shafag Mehraliyeva, Founding Director of the Communication and Digital Media program at ADA University; Ulviyya Mehraliyeva, Innovation Manager at PASHA Financial Holding; Nigar Rustamli, healthcare management and preventive medicine expert; and Rovshan Najafov, clinical psychologist and psychotherapist at Clinical Psychiatric Hospital No. 2 of the Ministry of Health.
During the discussions, the impact of digital transformation on family life was analyzed from various perspectives. The panelists reviewed the influence of technology on intra-family communication, parent-child relationships, daily behavior, and social interaction, underscoring the importance of a balanced and purposeful use of digital opportunities.
Following the panel discussion, the "Talent" dance group presented a composition titled "İşıq dalğası" (Wave of Light).
The forum continued its work with panel discussions across six thematic directions.
