BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 28. State bodies in
Azerbaijan will implement programs for the protection of children's
rights with the participation of local commissions, Trend reports.
This matter is reflected in the draft law "On
Children's Rights," discussed at today's meeting of the
Parliamentary Committee on Family, Women, and Children's
Issues.
The draft law envisages implementation of the programs with the
participation of local commissions for the protection of children's
rights by the state bodies (institutions) and local self-government
bodies to support the effective protection of children's rights
established in this law.
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) defending children's
rights will be able to implement support programs for children
independently or jointly with other NGOs.
Institutions defending children's rights and
non-governmental organizations
The protection of children's rights in Azerbaijan will be
ensured by commissions for the protection of children's rights, a
body (institution) determined by the relevant executive body,
courts, prosecutor's offices and other law enforcement bodies, the
Human Rights Commissioner (Ombudsperson) of Azerbaijan, and local
self-government bodies.
State bodies (institutions) and local self-government bodies
will support the activities of NGOs protecting children's
rights.
The activities of NGOs protecting children's rights shall be
based on the principles and requirements established by this
law.
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