The State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan with the purpose to support the state family policy successfully carries out the ”Family Academy” project focused on propaganda of family institute, preserving national moral values, increasing activity and participation of women in society, taking into consideration the abilities of municipalities.

The next regional event within the project was held in Absheron district with the participation of Absheron, Khizi districts and Sumqayit city on 8 of February of 2019 in the building of Absheron district Heydar Aliyev Center.

The event was opened by Fuad Djabrayilov, the deputy head of the executive power of Absheron district, he welcomed the participants and expressed gratitude to the Committee for carrying out of such an important awareness raising project.

The presentation “Family Academy” was made by the senior advisor of the Family Problems department of the State Committee For Family, Women and Children Affairs.

Then the floor was given to Sadagat Gahramanova, deputy chairperson of the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs.  Sadagat Gahramanova noted that one of the important components of the state policy is the strengthening of the family, solving problems of women and children, and protection of civil rights. Speaking about the laws adopted in this direction and the ongoing reforms, she noted that the purposeful policy has had a positive impact on the development of the family institute in our country, and the Azerbaijani family, based on national traditions and moral values, maintained its position in the society as a solid family model. Noting also the impact of changes in the globalizing world on the Azerbaijani family and informed about the activities of the Committee in eliminating these adverse effects, projects implemented in Baku city and in the regions. She also called the municipalities to be more active in implementing the project.

Then the floor was given to Rena Mirzazade,  head of the department of the Institute of Philosophy. 

Head of the religious community of Ashagi Guzdek settlement Nemat Latifov, chairman of the Municipality of Ashagi Guzdek Mahizar Shiraliyeva, chairman of Absheron district council of Elder Person Nadir Agayev, member of Sumgayit municipality Akif Kerimov, chairman of Khalanc-Fındgan municipality Mahir Rasulov, psychologist of Logos psychological and speech center Gonul Jafarova, psychologist Mrs. Ismayilzade spoke about the importance of themes spoked below.

Within the framework of the project municipalities are expected to hold meetings with the participation of local residents throughout the year.