On December 3, 2019, Melek Kerimova, the Coordinator of Khazar Psychology Department and the Director of the Khazar Psychological Service Center, was the guest speaker in the “Çıxışa doğru” program at AzTV. The theme of the program, presented by Naila Babayeva, was related to the discussions regarding the adoption procedures for local and foreign citizens. An employee of the Ministry of Labor and Social Development provided information on passed legislation on the adoption.

Psychologist Melek Karimova in her turn highlighted the difficulties faced regarding child adoption, the principle of confidentiality in these matters, and the importance of properly speaking this issue to the adopted children due to their age and personal psychological characteristics. At the same time, the rights of persons with disabilities regarding this process were discussed.

The program can be viewed at this link:

http://www.aztv.az/canli/aztv-canli.htm