A training session on the topic “Family and Gender-Oriented Policies: Benefits for Individuals, Organizations, and Society” is being held under the organization of the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs.

The training, which covers the dates of April 14–16, 2025, is attended by officials responsible for gender issues from government agencies and local executive authorities.

In her opening speech, Sadaqat Gahramanova, the Deputy Chair of the State Committee, provided information about the purpose and agenda of the training. She stated that the aim of conducting such training is to improve the work of officials responsible for gender issues, to ensure effective networking among them, and to clearly define their powers and responsibilities in the implementation of laws and policies in the field of gender equality.

Ms. Gahramanova also noted that the State Committee annually presents a report on the implementation of the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan “On Ensuring Gender Equality (Equal Rights for Men and Women)” to the Milli Majlis (National Assembly), and that relevant government agencies contribute information to this report. For this reason, she emphasized the importance of gender officials being constantly prepared on these matters.

She further highlighted that gender relations are first formed within the family, and spoke about the importance of equal participation of parents in the upbringing and development of children. At the same time, she stressed the significance of appointing gender focal points at the level of deputy heads responsible for social issues within local executive authorities.

The training continued with a presentation by Shams Mustafayeva, an independent expert.