Sahiba Gafarova: Ensuring women's rights is state policy in Azerbaijan

Ensuring women's rights and promoting gender equality are among the key priorities of Azerbaijan's state policy, Speaker of the Milli Majlis (Parliament) Sahiba Gafarova stated at the Second Asian Women's Forum held in Uzbekistan, Report informs.

She emphasized that greater participation of women in political, economic, and social life leads to stronger institutions, more inclusive development, and more resilient societies.

Highlighting Asia's significant role in today's global system, the Speaker noted that the continent's population, economic potential, and diversity make it one of the driving forces of global progress.

Gafarova underlined the importance of regional and international cooperation, stressing that sharing experience, and coordinated policies are vital to achieving common goals.

She also informed participants about the active role of Azerbaijani women in national life, pointing out that they hold high positions in government, diplomacy, education, and public administration.

The speaker added that Azerbaijan strongly supports international cooperation aimed at promoting women's participation in all spheres of public life.

She further noted that the Milli Majlis attaches great importance to improving legislation in the field of gender policy.

Gafarova also highlighted the contribution of Azerbaijani women to post‑conflict reconstruction and development in the liberated territories of Karabakh.