Today, an event dedicated to the 100th anniversary of National Leader Heydar Aliyev was held on the theme "Heydar Aliyev and gender policy: national legislation in the context of the main priorities" organized by the New Azerbaijan Party (YAP) and the Family, Women and Children Affairs Committee of the Milli Majlis.

According to APA, Tahir Budagov, Deputy Chairman of YAP - Head of the Central Office, Bahar Muradova, Chairman of the State Committee on Family, Women's and Children's Issues, committee chairmen of the Milli Majlis, MPs attended.

YAP Deputy Chairman - Head of the Central Office Tahir Budagov said that 2023 was declared the "Year of Heydar Aliyev" in the Republic of Azerbaijan by order of President Ilham Aliyev. word was chosen as a motto to be used in all our events to be held in connection with the "Year of Heydar Aliyev".

Because this idea, expressed ingeniously by Heydar Aliyev, finds its confirmation in the image of modern Azerbaijan."

According to Tahir Budagov, gender policy is important as a part of Heydar Aliyev's policy of building a democratic, legal state and modern society, protection of human rights and freedoms: "Creation of legal basis and socio-political basis for gender equality, protection of women's rights and women's participation in society Ensuring high activity in various areas of life has been identified as one of the important priorities, and consistent measures have been implemented in this direction.

In this context, it is necessary to emphasize the establishment of the legal basis of gender policy in the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan, prepared under the leadership of Heydar Aliyev and adopted as a result of the national vote - referendum held on November 12, 1995.

Gender issues are also reflected in the Constitution of Azerbaijan, which includes basic human rights and freedoms established in international legal acts and conventions.

In addition, many decrees and orders signed by Heydar Aliyev are directly and therefore aimed at the protection of women's rights.

The establishment of the State Committee on Women's Issues with the relevant decrees of a wise statesman, the adoption of the National Action Plan on Women's Issues, the accession of Azerbaijan to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and other steps ensured the effectiveness of gender policy.

The President of Azerbaijan, who successfully and confidently continues the policy of the National Leader,

In the strategic course of New Azerbaijan Party Chairman Ilham Aliyev based on the unity of tradition and modernity and the principle of political succession, issues such as ensuring gender equality and increasing the activity and role of women in various fields are also important.

In this context, the enrichment of the legislative base, the trusting of women in various areas of state administration, the creation of ample opportunities for their high activity and useful initiatives, the provision of necessary conditions and conditions, and the implementation of a number of other measures show that the head of state is always paying attention to the issue of gender equality.

President Ilham Aliyev's "I am sure that

"Azerbaijani woman who fully understands her responsibility before the society will continue to make great contributions to the progress of our independent republic" and this opinion reflects the essence of her modern and exemplary gender policy and is a clear expression of her great trust and confidence in Azerbaijani women.

At the same time, the multifaceted activities of the First Vice-President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, the First Deputy Chairman of the YAP, Mehriban Aliyeva, the initiatives she put forward and the projects she implemented are of exceptional importance in terms of regulating gender issues, protecting women's rights, and increasing her social and political activity.

Mehriban Aliyeva is loyal to national and moral values ​​and historical traditions with her productive activity.

she played an invaluable role in the formation of the image of a patriotic and benevolent Azerbaijani woman.

Her exemplary life and activity, besides being a real example for women, stimulated the increase of the role of representatives of the fairer sex in the life of society.

Hijran Huseynova, chairman of the Family, Women and Children's Affairs Committee of the Milli Majlis, said that national leader Heydar Aliyev gave a great impetus to the women's movement in Azerbaijan: "Our Constitution, authored by Heydar Aliyev, states that women and men have the same rights.

This has led to the strengthening of women's positions in all spheres of our social and political life."

Hijran Huseynova noted that the period under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev was also remembered as the period of development of Azerbaijan, the nearly 30-year occupation was ended: "Today, our people are closely united around President Ilham Aliyev, the worthy successor of Heydar Aliyev."

The chairman of the committee emphasized that gender equality occupies an important place in the policy implemented under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev: "In particular, the legal framework has been improved, the laws on "Guarantees of gender equality" and "On the prevention of domestic violence" have been adopted.

The adoption of these laws played an important role in eliminating many stereotypes.

I should also note that First Vice President Mehriban Aliyeva is raising the image of the Azerbaijani people in the world with her activities.

Many of the laws in this field were adopted at the initiative of Mehriban Aliyeva."

Bahar Muradova, the chairman of the State Committee on Family, Women and Children's Problems, emphasized that the equal participation of women and men in the life of society is important for the development of the country: "Heydar Aliyev's activity in the field of gender equality should be specially noted.

We will always fulfill the tasks of the National leader."

Ombudsman Sabina Aliyeva said that Azerbaijani women are always the moral support of the society: "The foundations of gender equality in Azerbaijan were laid by the Great Leader, and even today, the state's concern for ensuring gender equality in Azerbaijan is at a high level."

Sabina Aliyeva noted that the ombudsman receives appeals related to violated women's rights: "Those appeals are dealt with flexibly and support is provided to overcome difficulties."

The event continued with speeches.