Solving social problems of refugees and IDPs is of the priorities of the state policy. The President Ilham Aliyev takes consistent measures to strengthen social protection of this category of citizens and improve their wellbeing. Their housing and living conditions are being improved, employment and health issues are constantly kept in focus.
The First Vice President Mrs. Mehriban Aliyeva contributes to the work done regarding refugees and IDPs and cares for them. Heydar Aliyev Foundation managed by her also implements a number of social projects in this area.
The State Committee for Refugees and IDPs carries out certain humanitarian actions on the eve of Novruz holiday implementing the instruction given by the state administration. On March 11, the State Committee distributed jackets and shoes to schoolchildren from internally displaced families living in Fuzuli.
This humanitarian action covered schools and kindergartens in 16 settlements built in “Zoubujug” and “Gayidish” areas of the region. Totally, 720 jackets were given to schoolchildren and 480 shoes to children in kindergartens.
Jackets and shoes were made in the Base Industrial Complex, which is a part of the Supply and Production Department of the State Committee. Currently, school uniforms are being made in the Base Industrial Complex, all employees of which are IDPs.