The representative of the Ombudsman participated in the scientific-practical conference “Strategical cooperation in the preventing violence against women: opportunities and perspectives”

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan organized a scientific-practical conference entitled “Strategic Cooperation in Preventing Violence against Women: Opportunities and Prospects.”

At the event, Lamiya Zeynalova, Head of the Department for the Protection of the Right to Information in the Ombudsman Office, delivered a speech and provided information on the Ombudsman’s activities for the protection of women’s rights, gender equality, preventing gender-based and domestic violence, non-discrimination, and so on.

She also spoke about the Ombudsman proposals reflected in the annual reports that were considered by the relevant state authorities and positively contributed to the improvement of the legislative framework. She emphasized the importance of regular awareness-raising activities on women’s rights, gender equality, and preventing violence against women (VAW), as well as on-site investigation within duties arising from monitoring groups.

During the event, a video clip entitled “Provision of Social and Legal Assistance to Women Subjected to Violence” was shown. As well, current prevention mechanisms against VAW were also discussed, and the importance of legal regulation and cooperation in this field was underlined.