National Report >> Azerbaijan, Review Documentation, 4

The Gender Equality Act of 10 October 2006 plays an important role in ensuring the rights of women and expands the definition of gender discrimination to include any gender-based distinction or advantage that restricts or encroaches on the equal exercise of rights (art. 2.0.4). The purpose of this Act is to achieve gender equality by combating stereotyping of women and eliminating all forms of gender discrimination. [Para 46]