Muradova: Azerbaijan supports women in urban planning

Azerbaijan prioritizes safety when building cities and settlements, Bahar Muradova, Chairperson of the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs of Azerbaijan, during a roundtable at the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, Report informs.

Muradova explained that women's participation in urban planning and climate issues is among the priorities: "Azerbaijan is ready to provide support in these matters. Of course, international cooperation is also very important. Numerous projects can be developed to ensure equality for women. We are ready to cooperate in these areas."

She emphasized that legal and institutional mechanisms at national, regional, and local levels must ensure safe and equal access for women to land and housing rights: "This approach should not only be reflected in legislation but also in access to credit resources, social housing programs, financial inclusion, and social protection mechanisms. Azerbaijan's unique experience in this field can be of interest and useful for application in other countries and international organizations."