An international conference under the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) has opened in Baku, bringing together participants to discuss the role of women in driving sustainable development.
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US-mediated Armenia–Azerbaijan peace deal and TRIPP corridor assessed for alignment with the WPS agenda, highlighting limited women’s inclusion and challenges in gender-responsive peacebuilding.
Women account for 50.2% of the total population of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Lawyer Asim Abbasov stated that individuals who violate the ban on marriages between relatives bear both administrative and criminal liability.
During the first month of the current year, 4,717 new families were registered in the country, which is 1,060 more than in the same period last year.
Sevil Mikayilova also outlined measures taken in Azerbaijan to create conditions for broader, equal development.
The State Committee for Family, Women and Children's Affairs in Azerbaijan has reported that 58 men fell victim to gender-based violence in the year 2024.
In Azerbaijan, women constitute only 17% of the workforce in transportation and warehousing, 11% in energy, and 8% in construction.
In the high-altitude Azerbaijani village of Khinalug, there are almost no eligible brides, leading local young men to lament their inability to marry, as women from neighboring areas are unwilling to endure the harsh living conditions of the mountains.
A new report by Equality Now highlights that child, early, and forced marriages (CEFM) remain a pervasive and under-addressed issue across Eurasia.
In the Global Gender Gap Report 2024, prepared by experts from the World Economic Forum (WEF), Azerbaijan has fallen six places, now ranking 103rd out of 146 countries. The report provides quantitative assessments of gender equality across 14 indicators in four categories: economy, education, health, and politics.
Some women believe that gender equality arises when they behave like men and mimic their manners.
In 2023, the average nominal monthly salary for women and men in Azerbaijan was 739 manats and 1,067 manats, respectively.
The decline in the number of marriages in the country is associated with social issues. This was stated by Fazil Mustafa, Chairman of the Culture Committee of the Milli Majlis, speaking at the plenary session of parliament on May 24.
Although 1 in 5 entrepreneurs in Azerbaijan is a woman, there are far fewer women among major entrepreneurs. This was stated by Deputy Vugar Bayramov at today's plenary session of the Milli Majlis.
Working women with children face difficulties and burdens of care. This was stated by Deputy Tahir Rzayev at today's session of the Milli Majlis.
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, a leading grandmaster from Azerbaijan, made a controversial statement that women are unable to compete with men not only in sports but also in other spheres of life.
Mehriban Zeynalova highlights the urgency of addressing stalking and domestic violence in Azerbaijan.
The European news channel Euronews has featured a segment on Azerbaijani Natavan Hasanova, detailing her challenging journey, obstacles, and achievements in the space industry.
Today, all of Azerbaijan will glow with bright colors, smiles of women and girls, streets and restaurants will be flooded with celebrating couples. March 8 is the day of women, mothers, sisters, lovers.
The EU-funded project in Azerbaijan has facilitated courses designed to empower female victims of violence through vocational education and training.
Justine Triet's feature film Anatomy of a Fall winning the Palme d'Or at Cannes last year seems to continue the trend that has taken hold at prestigious film festivals in recent years. It is not just that major awards are being given to female directors, deservedly or not.
In Azerbaijani schools, topics of gender equality and interpersonal relationships will be taught.
"We cannot do anything about sex-selective abortions even though they are officially illegal," Akhliman Amiraslanov, Chair of the Parliamentary Health Committee, said at the recent public Milli Majlis hearing on "Family Health and Values in the Legislative Aspect", adding that the role of religious leaders is also important in the issue where the state is powerless.