Yuva Humanitarian Center

YUVA Humanitarian Center is a non-governmental and non-profit organisation based in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Since 1997, our aim has been to contribute to the self-realization of women, children and youth in building a civil society in Azerbaijan. YUVA works as a project-based organisation, with the focus on educational activities in the field of human rights, gender equality, civil society development, conflict resolution, peace-building and intercultural learning.

The mission of YUVA is to empower and inspire young women and girls to create positive change in their lives and communities.

Our vision is a safe society that is responsible and supportive of young women and girls, a society that fosters equality, dignity, respect, self-determination, social justice and peace.

Throughout the years, YUVA has cooperated with the Danish Refugee Council, UNIFEM, UNICEF, UNHCR, UNOCHR, the Norwegian Refugee Council, the Ministry Youth and Sport of Azerbaijan Republic, State Committee on Women, Child and Family issues, Council of Europe, WomenAid International, Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation, IREX-Azerbaijan and many other national and international organizations.