Parvana Persiani

Parvana Persiyani, was born on November 5, 1986. Got my Bachelor from Azerbaijan University of Languages in International Relations and European Studies in 2007.

At the moment study at Central European University, Budapest, Hungary, Public Policy Department, MA Candidate.

After being involved in different social networks and non governmental organizations, I joined „OL!” (TO BE) Youth Movement in 2007 and elected a Board Member in 2008. We believe that to ensure a healthy future, Azerbaijan needs independently thinking, well educated and capable youth. The youth should also carry the responsibility for the future of the state and statehood. “OL!” Movement is a movement of the youth who, regardless of their nationality, language, religion and gender, strive for the sustainable and comprehensive development of Azerbaijan.

Our three major principles are:
- Non-violence
- Tolerance
- Modernity

Starting from 2008 OL Youth Movement created OL Media, which is involved in making social videos, reporting different events and news on its blog. www.ol-en.blogspot.com .

One of the last vidoes created by OL Media was the satirical video about Donkey purchased by Azerbaijani Government for  41.000 USD from Germany. After posting this video on Internet activists of OL Youth Movement  Adnan Hajizada (director of the video) and coordinator of AN Network  Emin Milli (promoter) were arrested with false charges on hooliganism. Being a co-founder of  OL Media and Youth Rights Protection Movement, created just after arrest of bloggers, I’m involved in protection of violated rights of these two bloggers at the moment. During these 4 months along with other co-founders of the movement I keep in touch with international organizations, embassies, networks, work with Mass Media promoting video bloggers case thorugh different  protection campaigns.