International Eurasia Press Fund (IEPF) is an independent international non-governmental organization established by a group of journalists from different countries and registered in Azerbaijan in 1992. IEPF works in cooperation with UN agencies, US State Department, European Commission, World Bank, International Press Institute, International Federation of journalists, embassies of foreign countries in the Republic of Azerbaijan, ministries, agencies, as well as local and international non-governmental organizations in the region.
The 5 main areas of activity are:
- Media & Civil Society Development;
- Community Development;
- Refugees/IDPs Issues;
- Peacemaking & Conflict Resolution
- Education.
IEPF, who is a special consultative member of the NGO division of the UN Economic Social Council (ECOSOC), is also a member of the Council of Europe for Refugees and asylum seekers (ECRE), the US Department of State Bureau of Military-Political Affairs, The Public-Private Partnership Program of the arms elimination and Prohibition Department, the International Press Institute (BMI) and the International Peace IEPF is one of the founders of the Press Council of Azerbaijan and The Forum of National Non-Governmental Organizations of Azerbaijan.
Membership in international organizations not only expands the scope of activity of IEPF, but also gives the fund relevant powers. Having gained special consultative status at ECOSOC, IEPF becomes a participant in international conferences convened by the UN General Assembly and other special meetings, issue oral and short written statements based on the guarantee issued by the committee, appoint representatives for participation in the meetings of ECOSOC and its other bodies, it is authorized to consult with officials in the Secretariat on issues of interest to NGOs.
As a member of the International Press Institute, the organization participates in World Congresses and general assemblies held annually by this influential organization, makes proposals and raises issues related to the development of independent media in Azerbaijan.
Address:
Address: AZ1006, 1A, Baku, M.Huseyn, Azərbaijan
E-mail:
office@iepf-ngo.org