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A meeting was held with the convicted women
Within the framework of cooperation between the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs and the Penitentiary Service of the Ministry of Justice, measures are being continued to study the problems of female convicts and provide legal education. For this purpose, on May 7, 2024, a meeting of the Committee's representtaives with the prisoners serving their sentence in the penal institution No. 4 was held. During the meeting, appeals of 18 convicted women were heard. Among the appeals are the problems of the convicts' children studying in boarding schools and orphanages, the social situation of themselves and their families, communication with their relatives of women who have been cut off from their families, provision of a lawyer and other issues. The problems of the convicted women who applied will be investigated and necessary measures will be taken within the powers of the State Committee.
The State Committee announces a competition for the vacant position of Chief Accountant of Gabala Child and Family Support Centre
The State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan announces a competition for the vacant position of Chief Accountant of Gabala Child and Family Support Centre.More information about the position can be found at the link below:Position descriptionsThose who wish to be recruited for the above position should send a curriculum vitae from 16 May to 17 June 2024 to region@family.gov.az. Note: Candidates must hold a relevant professional accountant certificate.Only those candidates who fulfil the requirements will be contacted and invited for an interview. As per the interview result, the selected person will be informed.Contacts: Family Affairs Division, Sector for Work with Centresг. (+99412) 493-79-62mobile (+99451) 230-54-87
"ITI Zaka - 2" hackathon will be held among children
The State Committee on Family, Women and Children Affairs, the State Agency for Service to Citizens and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the "Azerbaijan Children's Development Platform" Public Union are starting the selection rounds of the "ITI Zaka - 2" hackathon among children. The Hackathon is held in order to give children the opportunity to take initiative in the direction of ensuring their rights, to offer innovative solutions, and to develop their creative thinking. Hackathon participants will have the opportunity to work in a team, develop digital skills, learn and apply the latest technological innovations from local and foreign experts in the field. This year's hackathon will cover the following topics: - Healthy lifestyle; - Intellectual development; - Ecology and children; - Information security; - Artificial intelligence and children; - Leisure and entertainment. Children aged 14-17 who have digital skills, have certain knowledge and skills in the field of information technologies (certificate, diploma), have an innovative mind, have a special interest in this field and are able to work in a team can participate in the hackathon. Children must register for the competition in teams of a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 people (taking into account the representation of girls and boys). Selected candidates will be contacted. Hackathon will consist of 4 stages. At the initial stage, participants will be involved in online trainings of local and foreign experts and will be instructed on relevant topics. The other 3 stages will consist of live training, hackathon and awarding of winners. The 3 most talented winning teams will be determined by the judges and the results will be announced at the award ceremony. Hackathon participants will have the opportunity to work in a team, develop their digital skills, learn and apply the latest technological innovations from local and foreign experts in the field. Valuable prizes await the winners (each team member). On the days of the competition, the participants will be provided with the necessary equipment and nutrition. Registration for the competition is carried out until June 10, 2024, at 18:00, through the link of the electronic registration form. If you have additional questions, you can send a request to the e-mail address hakaton@family.gov.az. Registration form link: https://forms.gle/KyPxvAZga9FYGjTC9 Registration Deadline: June 10, 2024 at 6:00 PM
The next training was held within the framework of the "Child-to-Child" project
Members of the Assembly of Children's Ambassadors operating under the State Committee on Family, Women and Children Affairs launched the training project "The World Written in Codes" within the framework of the "Child-to-Child" project. In the training that took place on May 14, 2024 with the participation of students of the Vlll grade of the physics, mathematics and informatics-oriented high school, the students obtained information about the field of programming and artificial intelligence. The main purpose of the training is to improve the computer knowledge of schoolchildren, to give them the opportunity to create their own projects by learning the basic functions of the programming language, and to support increasing their interest in the field of informatics.
The staff of the State Committee visited the grave of the Great Leader in the Alley of Honor
On May 10, in connection with the 101st anniversary of the birth of the National Leader of the Azerbaijani people, Heydar Aliyev, the collective of the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs visited the grave of the Great Leader in the Alley of Honor. At the commemoration ceremony, a wreath was placed in front of the monument of the founder and architect of independent Azerbaijan, an outstanding statesman, and a genius, and his memory was commemorated with deep respect. The memory of prominent ophthalmologist scientist, academician Ms. Zarifa Aliyeva was commemorated, and flowers were arranged on her grave.
The Children's Ambassadors Assembly's "Year of Solidarity for the Green World" project continues successfully in the regions
In connection with the declaration of 2024 by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan as the "Year of Solidarity for the Green World", representatives and activists of the Assembly of Children's Ambassadors are implementing the "One World" project. Within the framework of the project, tree planting campaigns and trainings were held in cities and regions. In total, about 500 children participated in the training and actions. Representatives and activists from Gabala, Kurdamir, Beylagan, Gadabey, Balakan, Tovuz, Gakh, Guba, Shamakhi, Jalilabad, Zagatala, Ismailli, Zardab regions, Sumgait, Ganja, Naftalan, Lankaran cities, as well as from Khojaly, Jabrayil and Gubadli, participated in the ecology, climate have implemented various trainings, contests, debates and tree-planting actions on the topics of changes, ecological culture. It should be noted that events and trainings are ongoing in other areas in connection with the "Year of Solidarity for the Green World".
The event was held on the theme "When we say Azerbaijan, we think of you" on the occasion of the 101st anniversary of the great leader Heydar Aliyev's birth
The New Azerbaijan Party (YAP), Fuzuli district organization held an event on the occasion of the 101st anniversary of the birth of the great leader Heydar Aliyev on the theme "When we say Azerbaijan, we think of you" on May 8, 2024 Before the event, the monument of national leader Heydar Aliyev, located in Horadiz was visited and flowers were placed in front of it. The event, which took place in full secondary school No. 1 named after Mirza Ulugbey of Fuzuli district, started with the singing of the National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Later, the dear memory of the great leader Heydar Aliyev and the martyrs of the Patriotic War was commemorated with a minute's silence. Ms. Bahar Muradova, the chairperson of the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs, welcomed the participants. Sharing her views on the New Azerbaijan Party (YAP), which is the political legacy of the Great Leader, the chairperson called it an innovative political party that is at the forefront of the processes in the difficult days of Azerbaijan, defines the tasks to save and revive the country. She added that today the party with more than 700 thousand members has partners and allies all over the world. Speaking about the great works done by Heydar Aliyev for the Azerbaijani state and statehood, Ms. B. Muradova emphasized that the people of Azerbaijan will always remember with gratitude the incomparable services of our genius leader. Stating that today's achievements are the result of the policies of the Great Leader who established the modern state of Azerbaijan and turned it into our main asset, the Chairperson of the Committee said that it was the Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev who further strengthened this state in the direction of the new Azerbaijani policy. Ms. Bahar Muradova, who paid attention to the development of the lands freed from occupation after the victory, expressed confidence that the children growing up in these lands will grow up as children loyal to their homeland, land, and values.
Educational events on prevention of violence against children were held in the regions
Educational activities on the prevention of violence against children were held by the Agdam, Shuvelan, Goranboy, Goygol, Ismayilli, Gabala, Saatli, Sabirabad, Hajigabul, Zardab, Zagatala Child and Family Support Centers of the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs. Employees of centers and related institutions, educational and medical workers, schoolchildren, students, members of expert groups of centers, psychologists and parents took part in events held in villages and towns, centers and educational institutions. The experts who spoke at the events discussed the measures implemented in our country to prevent violence against children, the existing legislative acts, the protection of children according to the Council of Europe Convention "On the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Violence" (Lanzarote Convention) and the UN Convention "On the Rights of the Child" and informed the participants about the work done in the field. It was noted that educational institutions, along with the family, are of special importance in the formation of children as personalities in society and in their proper education, so it is necessary for the relevant institutions to work in close cooperation in the fight against cases of violence. In their speeches, psychologists informed parents about the traumas, communication problems and other complications caused by violence in children. At the events, information was provided about the 860 Gender-based Violence Support Line and 116111 - Children's hotline, as well as social videos on the topic were shown and educational materials were distributed.
The chairperson of the committee met with the regional director of "UN Women" for European and Central Asian countries
Ms. Bahar Muradova, the Chairperson of the State Committee on Family, Women and Children Affairs met with Ms. Belen Sanz Luque, Regional Director of UN Women for Europe and Central Asia on May 7, 2024 During the meeting held for the purpose of acquaintance and cooperation, the possibilities of mutual cooperation in the direction of ensuring gender equality, women's economic empowerment, as well as women's activities in the field of peace and security were discussed. Issues arising from the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), as well as other issues of mutual interest were discussed. Ms. Vladanka Andreeva, the Resident Coordinator of the UN Mission in Azerbaijan, Ms.Kaori Ishikawa, the representative of "UN-Women" organization in Georgia and coordinator for the South Caucasus, as well as Ms. Sadagat Gahramanova, the deputy chairperson of the Committee, took part in the meeting.
