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environment in the regions. A series of state programmes

including ‘Socioeconomic development of regions’, ‘Poverty

reduction and sustainable development’ and ‘Employment

strategy’, contain measures for the restoration of historical

employment traditions in each region of the country. Some

2,700 schools, 500 hospitals, 35 Olympic centres and youth

centres were built and opened in the regions.

Rural areas of the country are being developed as a result of

these projects, and the measures prevent the flow of people to

the cities. Improvement of infrastructure in the villages leads

to the increase of social welfare for children. Systematic works

are undertaken for the protection of low-income families.

Researches and awareness have great importance in

the realization of family policy. Conducted analysis and

programmes provide grounds to study the current situation

and take necessary measures. The Azerbaijan Government

has conducted such projects as ‘Say no to violence against

women’; ‘Combating Domestic Violence’; ‘Twenty-first

century without violence against women’; ‘Family and

marriage institution in Azerbaijan’; ‘The role of intergenera-

tional relations in the formation of society’; and ‘A healthy

family is the basis for a healthy society’.

The new concept of future development contains the

main strategic views and priorities for the Azerbaijan

Government. The development concept ‘Azerbaijan 2020:

look to the future’ aims at the protection of family improve-

ments and social guaranty, the protection of women and

children’s rights. Future directions for reforms and the

development of society and state were determined under

this conception. These projects show the concept’s positive

results in all spheres.

In September 2013 the State Committee for Family,

Women and Children Affairs, in cooperation with the

Trade Union Confederation of the Republic of Azerbaijan,

launched a project called ‘The role of the modern family

in the development of society’ which is carried out in the

cities and regions of the republic. It focuses on awareness-

raising among members of the confederation in the field of

solving family problems, researching the influence of family

problems on the work process and the problems of those

who have family duties, and increasing public control.

The State Committee for Family, Women and Children

Affairs, together with the Trade Union Confederation

of the Republic of Azerbaijan, conducts enlightenment

projects on obstacles that women face during the work

process, psychological influence and youth employment.

Informative booklets are published and delivered to the

trade unions.

Developments across the world directly affect society

and families. Wars and commotions should be prevented.

Development and the protection of family traditions

should be a focus of activity for all states in the twenty-

first century. We ask international organizations such as

the United Nations, the European Council, the European

Union and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and

countries around the world to join in this endeavour. Let us

unite our efforts under the logo: “happiness to each family,

happiness to each child.”

Azerbaijan families are distinguished by their longevity and strength – this couple from the Zardab region has been married for 60 years

Image: scfwa.gov.az