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Number of users of paid paternity leave in Azerbaijan announced

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To date, 81 employers in Azerbaijan have granted paid paternity leave to about 100 employees. “Elchi” reports that the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population has disseminated information regarding this. It was noted that this leave covers the periods before and after the child’s birth. It should be recalled that one of the […]
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Azerbaijan and Britain discussed cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence

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Azerbaijan and Great Britain discussed cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence. “Elchi” reports that Azerbaijan’s Minister of Digital Development and Transport, Rashad Nabiyev, stated this on his “X” social media account. The discussions were held in London during a meeting between R. Nabiyev and Lord John Alderdice, the UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to […]
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Proposed: Increasing the Powers of the State Committee in Gender Equality

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The oversight authority of the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs in ensuring gender equality should be increased. “Elchi” reports that Hicran Huseynova, Chair of the Milli Majlis Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs, said this at the public hearing on “Gender Equality in Legislation: Achievements and Prospects” held today in parliament. […]
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The list of institutions for the preparation of five-year-olds for school has been expanded

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The list of institutions for the preparation of five-year-olds for school has been expanded. “Elchi” reports that in this regard, changes have been made to some decisions of the Cabinet of Ministers. According to the change, the preparation of five-year-olds for school can be conducted in preschool educational institutions, in the relevant structures of general […]
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Water supply to be interrupted in Lökbatan

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Water supply will be interrupted in some areas of Lökbatan settlement, Garadagh district. “Elchi” reports that the United Water Supply Service of Large Cities has released information about this. It was noted that the water interruption is scheduled to start from March 6, 00:00.
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Last year, the number of children born out of wedlock decreased in Azerbaijan

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Last year, the number of children born out of wedlock decreased in Azerbaijan. elchi reports that this was stated by Deputy Minister of Justice Toghrul Huseynov during his speech at the public hearing on “Gender Equality in Legislation: Achievements and Perspectives” held in the Milli Majlis (National Assembly). He noted that the decrease recorded last […]
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Nakhchivan’s New Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Population Appointed

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By the Order of the Chairman of the Supreme Assembly of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, Farid Talatdin oglu Baghirzade has been appointed Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Population of the Nakhchivan AR. “Elchi” reports that the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population has released information regarding this. It was reported that […]
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Deputy Minister of Justice: The number of alimony-related cases increases by 10 percent year by year

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The number of alimony-related cases increases by 10 percent year by year. “Elchi” reports that this was stated by Deputy Minister of Justice Toghrul Huseynov in his speech at the public hearing held by the Family, Women and Children Affairs Committee of the Milli Majlis on the topic “Gender Equality in Legislation: Achievements and Perspectives”. […]
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Up to 100 men granted paid paternity leave in Azerbaijan

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“Paid paternity leave for a period of 14 calendar days has already been granted to up to 100 employees by 81 employers in connection with the birth of their child.” This was reported to “Elchi” by the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population. It was noted that this leave covers the periods before […]