The Ministry of Agriculture and the United Trade Union Committee of the ministry jointly held a conference on “Women’s contribution to the development of the agricultural sector” dedicated to October 15 – International Rural Women’s Day.
Deputy Minister Ilhama Gadimova, who opened the conference with an introductory speech, spoke about the attention and care given to agriculture in our country, and the favorable conditions created for farmers. He noted that the implemented measures lead to the development of the agricultural sector and the increase in employment of the population in the regions. The Ministry of Agriculture constantly supports the activities of women farmers in the direction of the development of the agricultural sector and increasing employment in rural areas.
Speaking, the head of the Partnership and Coordination Office of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization in Azerbaijan, Melek Cakmak, emphasized the importance of developing women-led enterprises and organizations, ensuring women’s participation in economic and social life, and supporting their economic activities.
Fuad Mammadov, chairman of the United Trade Union Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture, spoke about the role of women in the modern Azerbaijani society and the public life of the country. He expressed his hope that the active integration of regional women’s organizations into society will play a major role in changing the lives of rural women for the better.
Fuad Mammadov gave extensive information to the conference participants about the activities of trade unions in the agricultural field.