By Trend
Azerbaijan still has problems in the field of protecting rights
of children, the Head of the State Committee for Family, Women, and
Children Issues Bahar Muradova said at the V All-Republican Forum
of Azerbaijani Children held in Baku, Trend reports on Nov.18.
According to Muradova, there are still reports of early
marriages.
"Another problem is violence against children," Muradova
said.
She noted that special committees are functioning in the
districts to combat these negative phenomena.
“The responsibility of parents is also an important issue of
protecting the rights of children,” Muradova said.
The head of the state committee noted that measures are being
taken in Azerbaijan to support children and their families who have
suffered as a result of Armenian aggression.
"Work is being carried out within the framework of psychological
assistance programs for children and their families," she said.
The V All-Republican Forum of Azerbaijani Children is being held
in Baku under the joint organization of the State Committee on
Family, Women and Children, the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, the
Regional Development Public Association and the UN Children's Fund
(UNICEF).
The forum involves about 350 children who are distinguished by
their activity, special skills and abilities, who have leadership
qualities, and who are also participants in summer schools
organized by the state committee.
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