Regional Centers of the Ombudsman held video-conferences within the "16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence" Campaign

In the frame of the “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” Campaign announced from November 25 to December 10, Ganja, Sheki and Guba Regional Centers of Ombudsman have organized video-conferences with the participation of the representatives of various stakeholders and youth.

The online event by Ganja Regional Center held jointly with Samukh Region Heydar Aliyev Center was on the topic “Let's end violence against women and girls”. The event has brought together representatives of the Heydar Aliyev Centers located in the surrounding districts, as well as OHCHR Baku Office expert, .Zulfiya Guliyeva. During the event, this was brought to attention that our Government had taken some serious measures, by acceding to CEDAW, developing national policy for women, adopting the Law on Gender Equality and Prevention of Domestic Violence and taking institutional reforms. The participants were also informed on the 2020 “Action Plan for 2020-2025 on the prevention of gender-based sex selection” approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

During the event organized by Sheki Regional Center, it was noted the effectiveness of being educated and aware about how to prevent and fight against violence. The relevant international treaties, national legislation, including the National Action Plan for Combating Domestic Violence in Azerbaijan for 2020-2023 have been also discussed around with the participants.

Guba Regional Center of the Ombudsman also held similar video-conference with the participation of the employees and active readers of Guba Centralized Library Systems “Let's know and protect our rights!”, where the participants have been informed about the activity of the Ombudsman in the field of women's rights, the relevant national legislative framework, specifically the 2020-2023 NAP on Combating Domestic Violence in Azerbaijan and the measures arising from the document.

In all above-mentioned events, participants have also shared their views on the topic.