UN rep: Women in Azerbaijan determined to defend their rights

The UN works closely with NGOs in Azerbaijan on issues of protecting women's rights, combating gender-based violence and preventing early marriages, said UN Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan Vladanka Andreeva, speaking at the 6th Congress of Azerbaijani Women in Baku, Report informs.

Andreeva called ensuring the active participation of women in the public life of the country one of the most important aspects.

Speaking about the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Andreeva noted that Azerbaijan is also working in this direction. She said that the Congress of Azerbaijani Women is an excellent platform for developing cooperation.

The UN representative noted that women in Azerbaijan are determined to defend their rights.

Improving the education and employment of girls is one of the most important issues, she said.