Innovative thinking: steps towards development.

On April 21, 2025, the conference titled “Innovative
Thinking: Steps Towards Development” was held by the
“Innovative Progress and Support for Socio-Economic
Development” Public Union. The event began with the
national anthem of Azerbaijan and a one-minute silence to
honor the souls of martyrs. Saida Musayeva, the
chairwoman of the “Innovative Progress and Support for
Socio-Economic Development” Public Union, opened the
discussion on the topic “The Path to Development for
Women and Children Victimized by Domestic Violence.”
The conference was attended by prominent experts from Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, NGO leaders, and women entrepreneurs.

At the conference, NGO leaders from Kazakhstan, Aliye
Saginbayeva and Saule Musina, along with Azerbaijani
NGO leaders Zülfiyyə Nuriyeva, Mehriban Abdullayeva,
Rüxsarə Axundova, Firuzə Cəlilova, Zeynəb Hacıyeva,
Tünzalə Əzimova, HR trainer Leyla Əsədullayeva, Training
Center head Cəmalə Naxçıvani, “Landau” school teacher
Xəyalə Şabanova, European Youth Parliament member
student Leyla Naxçıvani, and women entrepreneurs
participated.

Kazakhstani experts presented their “Mother’s Home”
project, aimed at preventing social orphanhood, which was
implemented in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The project
provides shelter to young women, usually pregnant or with
a newborn, in the “Mother’s Home.”

The main goal of the project is not only to provide support
to these mothers during crises and prevent the child from
becoming an orphan if the parents are still alive, but also to
create favorable conditions for their successful adaptation
to society.

Through consultative cases, the life stories of young mothers were analyzed, general patterns were identified, and statistical data was presented. During the conference,experts shared their long-term observations on violence from their respective perspectives. Along with stories of
violence they encountered in their practice, they also shared successful stories of women. Discussions were held on identifying situations of violence and conflict, the solutions
to such problems, and how to help women facing such incidents. A student speaker discussed the negative psychological effects of such violence on children and teenagers.

The conference featured broad discussions on important
topics such as innovative thinking, paths to socio-economic
development, the role of women in society, and violence
against women. The event was memorable for its rich
presentations both practically and theoretically. Experts
shared crucial thoughts on ways to lead society to
sustainable development, engaging young people in
innovation, and preventing gender-based violence.

At the end of the event, certificates were presented to the
participants, and opportunities for collaboration on future
projects were discussed. The presence of both academic and
socially active individuals among the participants enhanced
the interactivity and depth of the discussions.

The conference concluded with the presentation of an art
exhibition featuring eye-catching paintings by young
female artists.