Azerbaijan, Baku, 26 September / corr Trend J.Babayeva / One of key priorities of the Azerbaijan Government is the solution of women problems, Mehriban Aliyeva, the First Lady and the President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, stated to the third congress of Azerbaijani women in Baku on 26 September.
The State Committee on family, women and children problems has been established to resolve these problems. "The State Committee carries out active work to eliminate discrimination with respect to women and gender equality," Mrs. Aliyeva said.
Woman plays an important role in the Azerbaijani society, she said. "The number of women increases in all spheres. Women occupy approximately 40% of high ranking positions in the country and the number of business-ladies increases year by year," the First Lady stressed.
Unfortunately, there are also drawbacks in the Azerbaijani society, Mrs. Aliyeva said. "Some families do not allow girls to receive education, considering it needless. This is a scandalous fact and we ought to direct all efforts to the resolution of these problems," Aliyevs stressed.
The President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation called on all women of Azerbaijan to become active and use own potential for the development of society.
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