BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 18. A series of five
social reform packages implemented over a period of six years has
benefited 4 million citizens, the Deputy Minister of Labor and
Social Protection Rashad Mustafayev said, Trend reports.
He made the announcement at a seminar on promoting the use of
inclusive language in the media, organized today in Baku by the UN
Office in Azerbaijan and the Ministry of Labor and Social
Protection of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
According to him, the medical and social rehabilitation of
people with disabilities and their full integration into society
are one of the priorities of our country's social policy:
The Deputy Minister noted that five packages of social reforms,
consistently implemented over six years, have covered 4 million
citizens. As a result of these reforms, a total of 7.6 billion
manat ($4.47 billion) in additional funds were allocated to finance
social payments. Pensions, benefits, and scholarships provided to
people with disabilities have been significantly increased.
''At the same time, Azerbaijan has taken important steps to
develop a modern rehabilitation system, expanded the network of
rehabilitation centers, and introduced new rehabilitation methods
based on advanced international experience. These steps contribute
to improving the quality of life of people with disabilities and
their participation as active members of society," he added.
