“Women Helpline Service” records up to 600 appeals during the last six months
“Women Helpline Service” records up to 600 appeals during the last six months
Azercell-initiated Hotline supports women and girls in challenging life circumstances
The "Women Helpline Service" has reported 586 calls during the six-month period from June to November 2024. The service, designed to support women and girls facing difficult life situations, addressed a diverse range of issues. Specifically, 256 calls sought legal assistance, 191 were related to divorce, 59 involved domestic violence, 46 addressed social welfare concerns, 21 focused on asylum-related matters, and 13 were inquiries about healthcare rights.
Each appeal is carefully reviewed and directed to the appropriate authorities based on its nature. The helpline offers legal advice and initial psychological support, ensuring comprehensive assistance. The service facilitates meetings with applicants and provides access to shelters, protection orders when required. The confidentiality of all applicants is strictly maintained and their personal data shared with relevant institutions only with the consent of the individuals concerned.
Initiated and supported by Azercell, the “Women Helpline” project operates under the management of the Public Association of Social Initiatives “Ümidli Gələcək” (“Reliable Future”). The initiative is committed to empowering women and girls in challenging life circumstances.
To enhance accessibility, the helpline operates 24/7, providing professional support through the short number 116111 as well as via social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. ®
-
- Politics
- 16 December 2024 16:34
Social
-
For more than three decades, the Turan News Agency has been a pillar of independent journalism in Azerbaijan, providing objective and reliable reporting amid political and economic instability. Founded in 1990, in the final days of the Soviet Union, we have endured the challenges of transition, war, and reform while remaining committed to journalism that serves the public interest.
-
It will be cloudy and rainy in Baku and Absheron on 14 February. Wind will be north-west, gusty. Air temperature at night +2+4, during the day + 5+7. Humidity 75-85%.
-
At the "Julfa" customs post of the Nakhchivan customs, during an inspection of a truck from Iran that was transiting to Türkiye, 101.4 kg of methamphetamine was found in the fuel tank and heating system tank.
-
This year, 22,000 foreign language teachers and an additional 4,000 teachers who were unable to pass certification last year will be involved in the certification process, the director of the state agency for preschool and general education, Eshgi Bagirov, announced on February 12. According to him, of the 65,000 teachers involved in the certification, 55,000 passed successfully and received salary supplements. At the same time, employment contracts were terminated with 5,000 teachers who did not pass the certification.
Leave a review