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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.
A training session was held on "Prevention of early marriage"
The next online training was held with the participation of the executive authorities of the Karabakh, Lankaran-Astara, Mil-Mugan regions, as well as the employees of the Child and Family Support Centers on "Prevention of Early Marriage" organized by the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs.The purpose of the training is to exchange ideas in the direction of strengthening related work in this field, discussing problems and ways to solve them.In the training, Kamila Aliyeva and Bahar Hasanli, the employees of the State Committee gave information about early marriage, the causes and consequences of relative marriages, existing problems, prevention ofthese problems, and measures implemented by the Committee.Later, Imran Aliyev, deputy head of the Department of Preventive Work with Minors of the Main Public Security Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, spoke as an expert and gave the participants extensive information about the existing legislative acts in this direction, as well as the implemented measures.At the same time, opinions were exchanged regarding the cancellation of the exception regarding the reduction of the marriage age and the tightening of penal measures, questions were answered by the expert.It should be noted that in order to ensure the training of specialists in the direction of the protection of children's rights, trainings on other relevant topics are ongoing.
A meeting of veterans of the New Azerbaijan Party with young people was held on the topic of "studying the heritage of Heydar Aliyev"
A meeting of veterans of the New Azerbaijan Party with young people was held on the topic "Study of Heydar Aliyev's heritage" dedicated to the memory of national leader Heydar Aliyev and the 100th anniversary of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. The purpose of the event, which was jointly organized by the State Committee on Family, Women and Children Affairs, the Veterans Council of the New Azerbaijan Party, the State Committee on Family, Women and Children Affairs of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, is the promotion of the rich and diverse political heritage and national idea of National Leader Heydar Aliyev as an example in the development of the young generation. The participants of the meeting visited the monument of National leader Heydar Aliyev. The participants visited the Heydar Aliyev Museum, where exhibits related to the life and activities of the great leader were displayed, and exhibition of the handicrafts of young people. Before the event, the National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan was played, and then the dear memory of the great leader Heydar Aliyev and the martyrs of the Patriotic War was commemorated with a minute's silence. Mr. Samir Seyidahmedli, the deputy authorized representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, who knew the Great Leader Heydar Aliyev closely and participated in the meeting attended by state and public figures, delivered an opening speech, expressing that experience, knowledge and loyalty to Heydar Aliyev's ideas are an example for new generations and plays an important role in keeping these values alive. Ms. Bahar Muradova, Chairperson of the State Committee on Family, Women and Children Affairs, said that the great Nakhchivan, which was at the center of the political processes taking place in Azerbaijan throughout history, had a great heritage and unparalleled wealth. The greatest personality of this country is the Great Leader Heydar Aliyev. Ms. B. Muradova noted that the people of Azerbaijan will always remember with gratitude the incomparable services of our genius leader. The chairperson of the committee emphasized that it is very important for our youth to adopt the principles based on Heydar Aliyev's legacy today and for our future. Then Mr. Arif Rahimzadeh, Chairperson of the Veterans Council of the New Azerbaijan Party, Mr. Anar Ibrahimov, Deputy Chairperson of the Supreme Assembly of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, Ms. Ramila Seyidova, Chairperson of the State Committee on Family, Women and Children Affairs of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic had speech during the conference. After the speeches, the event continued with a panel session entitled "The heritage of the Great Leader, a road map for the next generation", "Participation of young people in social and political processes of Azerbaijan". In the panel moderated by Ms. Sadagat Gahramanova, Deputy Chairperson of the State Committee on Family, Women and Children Affiars of the Republic of Azerbaijan, memories and speeches about Great Leader Heydar Aliyev of Mr. Hikmet Mammadov, Member of the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ms. Zarifa Guliyeva Member of the Veterans Council of the New Azerbaijan Party, Chairperson of the Agbirchek Society of Nasimi District, Dr. Qahira Huseynov Honored Journalist of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Philosophy of Political Science, Ms. Nilgul Ganbarli, a student of the Faculty of Architectural Engineering of Nakhchivan State University, Heydar Aliyev scholarship recipient were listened to, the genius leader's care for the youth was discussed, and the questions of the participants were answered.
Memorial Day of Rafiga Aliyeva, the Doctor of Chemical Sciences, Professor and Honored Scientist
Today is the memorial day of Rafiga Aliyeva, the Doctor of Chemical Sciences, Professor, and Honored Scientist.We honor the dear memory of academician Rafiga Aliyeva, who saw the meaning of her life in serving science and the motherland, and who played an invaluable role in the development of a new generation of chemists.
Educational activities were carried out in the regions in the direction of internet security
Aghdam, Shuvelan, Goranboy, Goygol, Ismayilli, Gabala, Saatli, Sabirabad, Hajigabul, Zardab Child and Family Support Centers of the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs held a series of events in educational institutions to raise awareness of parents and children about the dangers of the Internet. Employees of centers, local executive authorities and law enforcement agencies, members of expert groups of centers, directors of schools, teacher and student staff, and parents took part in the events. The main purpose of the events is to inform parents, teachers and schoolchildren about internet safety and guide them correctly. The experts discussed with the participants what security rules to follow when using social networks, ways to create a difficult and memorable password, and legal aspects in the fight against cybercrime, and presentations related to the topic were shown, as well. At the end of the event, the questions of interest to the participants were answered, and educational materials were distributed.
The report-election meeting of the Trade Union Organization of the State Committee was held on May 3, 2024
On May 3, 2024, the report-election meeting of the Trade Union Organization of the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs was held.Before the meeting, the dear memory of National leader Heydar Aliyev and the martyrs of the Patriotic War was commemorated.Rahila Babayeva, chief adviser of the Organizational Affairs and Legal Department of the Republican Trade Union Committee of State Departments and Public Service Employees also participated in the meeting.The reports of Elmira Gurbanli, Chair of the Trade Union Committee, and Elshad Karimov, Chairman of the Inspection Commission on the financial activity of the reporting period, were heard on the work of the Trade Union Committee of the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs from 01.01.2020 to 01.01.2024.As a result of the discussions held around the submitted reports, the activity of the trade union committee of the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs for the period from 01.01.2020 to 01.01.2024 was considered satisfactory and a decision was made in this regard.Organizational issues were also discussed at the meeting.7 members were elected to the Committee of the Trade Union Organization and 3 members to the Inspection Commission.Elmira Gurbanlı was unanimously elected to the position of Chairperson of the Trade Union Organization of the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs on the basis of public grounds.
The State Committee held a meeting with the Secretary General of the Inter-Parliamentary Assembly of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations
On May 3, 2024, Bahar Muradova met with Siti Rozaimeriyanti Dato Haji Abdul Rahman, the Secretary General of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly who is visiting Azerbaijan to participate in the VI World Intercultural Dialogue Forum. Welcoming the guests, Bahar Muradova thanked them for the meeting initiative. She spoke about the importance of the Forum hosted by Azerbaijan, the relevance and usefulness of the topics discussed there. Mr. President Ilham Aliyev initiated the Forum and said that it brings together people from different parts of the world and creates new opportunities for useful cooperation.The chairperson of the committee noted that Asia combines different cultures and highly appreciated the international activity of the Secretary-General in this geography. She added that there is successful cooperation between the country's parliament and the Assembly and they are developing further.B. Muradova emphasized that Azerbaijan's opportunities in the field of multilateral cooperation expanded during the period when she chaired the Non-Aligned Movement, and at the same time, the importance of continuing mutual relations within the framework of this platform.Secretary General Siti Rozaimeriyanti expressed her gratitude for the warm reception and spoke about the importance of the international forum held in our country these days, as well as the importance of similar initiatives. It was pointed out that they are interested in intensifying relations in various directions.During the meeting, views were exchanged on prospects of cooperation between Azerbaijan and ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly, 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.
The training was held on the topic "Features of psychosocial work with families and children"
On May 1-3, 2024, in order to provide specialist training in various fields for the protection of children's rights, a training was held on "Characteristics of psychosocial work with families and children" with the organization of the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs, in Ganja city, for the employees of Child and Family Support Centers, as well as for psychologists of general education institutions of Goygol district. Amirkhan Safarov, an employee of the Family Affairs Department of the Committee, made an opening speech at the training, informing the participants about the purpose of the training and emphasizing the importance of conducting psychosocial work with families and children in the community.Elvin Muradov, an expert acting as a trainer, a social worker of the Shelter and Social Rehabilitation Institution for Persons from Vulnerable Population Groups under the Social Services Agency, a doctoral student of Baku State University, taught the participants the importance of social work with families and children, expert skills in the assessment process, education and protection in child development, basics and mechanisms for identifying and preventing violence against children, gatekeeping procedures for individual cases and their application in the community, case manager functions, and control and monitoring topics were reported, as well. Also, through sample cases, assignments and group work, actual problems in the organization of social work with families and children were touched upon and solutions were discussed.
