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The staff of the State Committee visited the grave of the Great Leader
On the anniversary of the passing of our nation's National Leader, Heydar Aliyev, the staff of the State Committee for Family, Women, and Children Affairs visited the Great Leader's grave at the Alley of Honor. Flowers were laid at the monument of the National Leader, and his cherished memory was honored with deep respect. The memory of the prominent ophthalmologist and academician Zarifa Aliyeva was also respectfully commemorated.
December 12 is the Memorial Day of the Great Leader Heydar Aliyev
December 12 marks the Memorial Day of the Great Leader Heydar Aliyev, the architect and founder of modern independent Azerbaijan, who holds a unique place in the history of world politics. We commemorate our National Leader Heydar Aliyev, a powerful personality who successfully guided his people through complex historical and political challenges, with boundless love, respect, and reverence.
The educational materials of the Committee were displayed on monitors belonging to Azerbaijan Railways
Five electronic posters prepared by the State Committee for Family, Women, and Children Affairs titled “The Family is a Small State,” “Gender Equality Begins in the Womb,” “Say NO to Domestic Violence,” “Protect Your Reproductive Health,” and “Say NO to Child Marriage” are being regularly displayed on monitors belonging to the “Azerbaijan Railways” CJSC. Additionally, educational social videos on themes such as “Our Big Family, Where We Take Shelter Like the Branches of a Sycamore Tree,” “Ecological Awareness Begins with the Family,” “Our Children Are the Greatest Project of Our Lives,” and “Protect Our Gene Pool” have been broadcast to widely disseminate these messages among the public.
As part of the "16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence" campaign, seminars were held in the districts of Jalilabad, Bilasuvar and Sabirabad
As part of the "16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence" campaign, seminars were held in the districts of Jalilabad, Bilasuvar, and Sabirabad. The seminars, conducted by lawyer Abil Bayramov, were attended by teachers from secondary, vocational, and higher education institutions. The purpose of these seminars was to increase awareness and sensitivity regarding gender equality, gender-based violence, domestic violence, and measures to combat it, recognizing the exemplary role teachers play in society. Representatives of the executive authorities of Jalilabad, Bilasuvar, and Sabirabad, as well as coordinators from Women's Resource Centers, also participated in the seminars.
Ms. Bahar Muradova will hold a meeting with citizens
Ms. Bahar Muradova, Chairperson of the State Committee for Family, Women, and Children Affairs, will meet with citizens on December 19, 2024, at 10:00 AM at the Heydar Aliyev Center in Absheron District (in the city of Khirdalan). During the meeting, the concerns of residents from Absheron and Zangilan districts will be addressed.
A training on "Preventing Domestic Violence" was conducted for members of the monitoring and coordination group working to prevent domestic violence
On December 5, 2024, a training on the prevention of domestic violence was held in Lerik district, organized by the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs, for members of the monitoring and coordination group for the prevention of domestic violence established in the Lankaran City Executive Power, Astara, Yardimli, Masalli, Jalilabad, Bilasuvar, Lerik District Executive Powers. Speaking, Sadagat Gahramanova, Deputy Chairman of the State Committee said that when carrying out their activities, the monitoring and coordination groups for the prevention of domestic violence established in district and city executive powers across the republic should be guided by the requirements of the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan "On the Prevention of Domestic Violence", and measures should be taken to provide more flexible support to victims of violence, issue protection orders, and place victims in shelters if necessary. She stated that the changes made to the Law will have an effective impact on the fight against domestic violence if the responsible persons are familiar with them. Ms. Arzu Valimammedova, Head of the Department of Socio-Political and Humanitarian Issues of the Lerik District Executive Power, informed the participants of the event about the work done in the field of preventing domestic violence. Then, Ms. Vafa Alakbarova, Head of the Domestic Violence Prevention Sector of the Legal Support Department of the State Committee, provided information on the analysis of the response letters received by the State Committee regarding domestic violence, and made recommendations on eliminating shortcomings and taking necessary measures. At the training, Ms. Rahil Suleymanzade, an employee of the Domestic Violence Prevention Sector of the Legal Support Department the State Committee, made a presentation on the activities of monitoring and coordination groups in the field of preventing domestic violence and the measures to be taken at the legal level, and new amendments to the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan “On the Prevention of Domestic Violence”. The training, which continued with an exchange of views and a question-and-answer session, included speeches by the chairmen of the monitoring and coordination groups in the field of prevention of domestic violence. Finally, the participants were presented with educational booklets titled "The Rights of Victims of Domestic Violence". It should be noted that trainings on the prevention of domestic violence will be held continuously in the Balakan, Agstafa and Khizi District Executive Authorities.
The VI All-Republican Forum of Azerbaijani Children has successfully concluded
Within the framework of the VI All-Republican Forum, a final presentation was held on the results of discussions in working groups on seven topics. The children's presentations included stories reflecting their thoughts on nature conservation and environmental awareness, which were compiled into a book to pass on to future generations. Other ideas included the creation of a mobile app to monitor children's health, increasing the role of schools in the "Learning with Nature" project, improving parent-child relationships within families, encouraging children to participate in volunteer activities, strengthening social connections among students in schools, and the opening of clubs to promote social-oriented activities. Additionally, the connection of patriotism with sustainable development, and strengthening volunteerism were also discussed. Proposals were also made, such as the establishment of online platforms like "Bright Youth," "Letters to the Homeland," and "Seda Journal," as well as the creation of the "My Voice is Heard" anonymous psychological support platform, the development of the "Friend of Knowledge" mobile app or website, the implementation of the "Friendly school" project, and the creation of the "Power of Ecological Change" ecological heroism book. In her closing speech, Bahar Muradova, Chair of the State Committee for Family, Women, and Children Affairs, expressed her thoughts on the participants' ideas and suggestions. She highly praised the results of the intense and productive discussions in such an important platform and emphasized that the children participating in the Forum have the ability to envision the future. The Chair of the State Committee noted that the children, who had the opportunity to participate in the Forum by being nominated, have lived up to the trust placed in them and have mastered the knowledge and skills imparted to them: "I felt proud listening to you. You truly are the guarantors of our present and future. If these positive outcomes are due to your reading and enthusiasm, we must also recognize the role of your families, parents, and teachers who have prepared you for life, taught you to love this country, benefit from its beauty and richness, and encouraged you to work for the future and today." Muradova also mentioned that the proposals voiced by the Forum participants were very important, useful, and interesting. She emphasized that each proposal is substantial enough to become a sustainable project. The State Committee will take the necessary steps to implement these purposeful initiatives. Following that, the participants of the Forum presented an appeal to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr. Ilham Aliyev. The Forum concluded with an appeal addressed to the children of Azerbaijan on behalf of the participants. The Forum ended with a concert program.
The first part of the VI All-Republican Forum of Azerbaijani Children has successfully concluded
On December 5, 2024, the opening ceremony of the VI All-Republican Forum of Azerbaijani Children, dedicated to the topic "Ecology and Children," was held in collaboration between the State Committee for Family, Women, and Children Affairs and the Ministry of Science and Education. The national anthem of Azerbaijan was played, and a moment of silence was observed in honor of the late national leader Heydar Aliyev and martyrs. Later Farah Aliyeva, Head of the Department of Humanitarian Policy, Diaspora, Multiculturalism, and Religious Affairs of the Presidential Administration delivered President Ilham Aliyev's message to the participants, a video titled "We Are Azerbaijani Children!" was shown. A gift was presented by children to President Ilham Aliyev, symbolizing the successful outcome of the 29th session of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) and the "Year of Solidarity for a Green World." In her opening speech, Bahar Muradova, the Chair of the State Committee for Family, Women, and Children Affairs, welcomed the participants and guests, thanked the President for his congratulatory message, and highlighted the importance of this attention and support for children as a great source of inspiration. She expressed her best wishes for the success of the first forum attended by children representing all regions of the country, which was held in a sovereign and territorially intact Azerbaijan. Muradova noted that the victory achieved by the Azerbaijani army opened new horizons for the country and posed important responsibilities for citizens to deserve the new development phase of the nation. She emphasized that children are the carriers of national and spiritual values and the guarantors of the future. She noted that the protection of children's rights is one of the priority areas of the state’s social policy. The legislation in this field is continuously improved, and various state programs are being implemented to ensure children's comprehensive development and welfare. Muradova described the forum as an excellent opportunity to discuss the most important issues of today and tomorrow, share children's ideas and initiatives, and unite efforts for a better society, a greener country, and a safer world. She highlighted the importance of children's participation in protecting their rights and emphasized the need to consider their opinions in the development of laws, state programs, and action plans. She noted that national forums have become an important platform for ensuring children's participation and protecting their interests. Addressing global issues like climate change, resource depletion, and environmental pollution, Muradova discussed the importance of ecological awareness and increasing children's participation in ecological projects to create a more sustainable environment. She also mentioned the demands raised by children at the COP29 roundtable, stressing that these demands would be taken into account in global climate change documents. In his speech, Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev emphasized the importance of preserving identity, culture, and national values for the Azerbaijani people. He also highlighted the significance of educating girls, noting that in the past decade, girls have outperformed boys academically. He stressed the importance of providing every child with access to proper education. Rauf Hajiyev, Deputy Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources, mentioned that efforts are underway to develop a new climate strategy for the country, including increasing the use of renewable energy sources and developing more efficient energy technologies. He added that Azerbaijan has made significant steps toward transitioning to a "green economy." UNICEF Azerbaijan Representative Saja Faruq Abdullah emphasized that children and young people have the right to a clean, safe, and sustainable environment. He also discussed how the climate crisis is not only affecting the planet but also changing children's lives, futures, and opportunities. He mentioned that UNICEF had worked with partners in Azerbaijan to increase children's awareness of climate change and involved them in national and international climate-related events. The forum continued with a dialogue between children and official representatives. The participants, including Deputy Ministers and other prominent figures, answered children's questions during the discussions. In the second part of the forum, children will group by topics, engage in discussions, and present relevant proposals. At the end of the day, the results of the discussions will be shared, and a message will be addressed to President Ilham Aliyev. The event was attended by 300 children from all cities and districts of Azerbaijan, as well as children representing the Republic of Türkiye.
An educational meeting was held for students of the College of Economics and Humanities
On December 2, 2024, a informative meeting was held for the students of the Economy and Humanities College under Baku State University, located in the Absheron region. The event was organized by the State Committee for Family, Women, and Children Affairs with the support of the Ministry of Science and Education. During the meeting, the director of the college, Sahar Orujova, Daniz Valiyeva, an employee of the Family Affairs Department of the State Committee, and Ulkar Jamalova, a specialist from the Public Health and Reforms Center of the Ministry of Health, delivered presentations on the effects of narcotic substances and psychotropic drugs on human psychology and the severe consequences of harmful habits. Following the presentations, poet, publicist, and member of the Azerbaijan Writers’ Union, Gulkhani Panah, addressed the students, urging them to follow healthy lifestyle rules and stay away from harmful habits. He emphasized the importance of growing up as healthy individuals who contribute positively to their families and country. During the meeting, social videos titled "Goodbye My Friend" and "Family is a Tree" were shown. Additionally, educational brochures on the topic "We Say No to Drugs" were presented to the college library as informative resources.
