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Ireli

Ireli is an Azerbaijani public union and youth movement founded in 2005, operating media, education, and civic engagement initiatives.

Last updated September 29, 2026

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Overview

Ireli (Azerbaijani: İrəli İctimai Birliyi) is a public union in Azerbaijan that originated as the nationwide youth movement "Ireli" on 26 August 2005. Within three years, the movement united over 6,000 young people, becoming the largest and most active youth movement in the country. On 9 December 2008, the founders decided to dissolve the movement, and on 24 December 2008, a founding conference of the Ireli Public Union was held with 380 delegates. Jeyhun Osmanli was elected chairman. The organization received state registration from the Ministry of Justice of Azerbaijan on 19 February 2009. Its first board meeting took place on 16 April 2009, approving the board members, secretariat regulations, and general secretary. Ireli's stated goals include promoting development in science, education, religion, culture, ecology, enlightenment, sports, morality, volunteerism, patriotism, and freedom, as well as fostering modern citizenship based on national and moral values and ensuring cooperation at the national and international levels. The organization operates media outlets such as Ireli TV and Ireli Radio, and the Ireli Information Technology Academy (itacademy.az).

History

The Ireli Public Union was initially established as the nationwide youth movement "Ireli" on 26 August 2005. Over three years, it united more than 6,000 young people, becoming the largest and most active youth movement in Azerbaijan. On 9 December 2008, the founders decided to dissolve the movement, leading to the idea of creating a public union on its basis. On 24 December 2008, the founding conference of the Ireli Public Union took place with 380 representatives, and Jeyhun Osmanli was elected chairman. Following the conference, organizational processes began. On 19 February 2009, the union received state registration from the Ministry of Justice of Azerbaijan. The first board meeting was held on 16 April 2009, approving board members, secretariat regulations, and the general secretary. Ireli has since operated media outlets such as Ireli TV and Ireli Radio, and the IT Academy.

  • Founded as the nationwide youth movement "Ireli".

  • Founders decided to dissolve the youth movement.

  • Founding conference of the Ireli Public Union held; Jeyhun Osmanli elected chairman.

  • Received state registration from the Ministry of Justice of Azerbaijan.

  • First board meeting held, approving board members, secretariat regulations, and general secretary.

Products and positioning

A civic youth organization promoting education, culture, and volunteerism in Azerbaijan.

  • Ireli TV

    Television channel operated by Ireli.

  • Ireli Radio

    Radio station operated by Ireli.

  • IT Academy

    Information technology academy operated by Ireli.

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