Domestic Violence as a social trouble and Local legislation.

Rovshana Rahimli, an expert-lawyer practitioner specialized in domestic violence, has worked in women's rights field for many years. She was a member of the Women's Bar Association and provided free legal assistance to women, including to the victims of domestic violence in the regions. She has participated in the exchange program on this subject in the United States and has also successfully completed a curriculum on domestic violence in the Women's Rights Academy, and has interned in several European countries within the framework of the program. She spoke about the legal status of women in Azerbaijan in the United Nations.

Topic: "Domestic Violence as a Social Trouble"

During the meeting, our expert will provide information on women who were the victims of domestic violence, their stories and the details of legal assistance provided when they have faced in a difficult situation. She will talk about possible and effective mechanisms available in local legislation, how to write information requests, and so on and will give you practical advice on how to do it.

Date: February 23, 2019

Time: 16:00h

Location: Baku IdeaLab