Baku / 04.05.18 / Turan: In 2017, 42 facts of human trafficking, 6 facts of forced labor, 26 illegal actions in documents for the purpose of trafficking were recorded in Azerbaijan. Eight criminal groups consisting of 17 people have been detencted; 71 victims of these groups were identified (66 women and 5 men), reported, on May 4 in the parliament, the national coordinator for combating trafficking, the first deputy minister of internal affairs Vilayat Eyvazov.
According to the facts, 28 lawsuits have been filed; 33 people were brought before the court, out of which 29 people were convicted; 65 victims of trafficking are placed in a temporary shelter, they are provided with medical and legal assistance; 21 people are provided with work; 6 people are sent to work courses; 55 people returned to families.
In 2017, there were 570 beggar children working on the streets. 150 children were provided with legal and psychological assistance. -03D-
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Rain is expected in the capital from the evening of 12 December to the morning of 13 December. On 14, rain will turn into snow, forecasters of the National Hydrometeorology Service said.
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The Health Ministry has set up a working group to investigate the activities of false plastic surgeons. This was reported to journalists by the head of the department Teymur Musayev.
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Officials (doctors) will be fined for prescribing medications not included in the State Register. Doctors could face fines ranging from 100 to 150 AZN, while legal entities may be fined between 300 and 400 AZN. This is outlined in a new proposed amendment to the Administrative Offenses Code, under Article 221.12.
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The leading mobile operator extends ISO 37001:2016 certification for anti-bribery management systems Azercell, Azerbaijan’s leading mobile operator, has once again demonstrated its commitment to transparency and ethical business practices by successfully renewing its ISO 37001:2016 certification for anti-bribery management systems. The certification audit, conducted on October 16, 2024, by the Turkish firm Denetik Belgelendirme, accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), confirmed that Azercell’s anti-corruption policies and procedures fully comply with international standards. The evaluation reaffirmed that the company operates in alignment with the highest principles of transparency and accountability.
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